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Background

The HIV Epidemiology Research and Behavioral Studies (HERBS) consist of studies to measure the HIV epidemic as well as support and evaluate HIV prevention activities. Data collected by HERBS through various studies help to support the needs of local AIDS service agencies. HERBS conducts epidemiological, behavioral and evaluation studies at clinic, community and statewide levels. Please click H.E.R.B.S.: Looking Ahead to get an inside look at H.E.R.B.S. activities.

Past and current studies include the following, please click on the name to be directed to the particular study:

Current Studies:

Health Information Sturvey (HIS)

Web Survey

Texas Incidence Surveillance (TIS)

Variant, Atypical, and Resistant HIV Surveillance (VARHS)

Previous Studies:

Focused Assessment of Counseling and Testing (FACT)

Young Men's Survey (YMS)

Young Women's Survey (YWS)

Texas STARHS Study

Community Prevention & Intervention Unit

HIV Epidemiology Research and Behavioral Studies (H.E.R.B.S.)

400 S. Zang Blvd Suite 520 Dallas, Texas 75208

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