01 April 2014
The report is the fourth one its kind and provides an important insights into the state of the HIV Epidemic in South Africa since 2002. The survey also provides important information on the effectiveness of interventions such as the roll out of the antiretroviral therapy. Another key indicator in understanding the epidemic is HIV Incidence which reflects how many new HIV infections. In addition the survey studied the risk behaviours that contribute to the prevalence and incidence observed. The NICD was part of the scientific consortium that contributed to the study.
http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/media-briefs/hiv-aids-stis-and-tb/sabssm4-launch
