National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS)
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1 Expired ICR
1 New ICR
Summary
The National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) is a comprehensive system for bio-behavioral surveillance conducted since 2003 in populations disproportionately affected by HIV. NHBS collects data on behavioral risk factors for HIV (e.g., sexual behaviors, drug use), HIV testing behaviors, receipt of prevention services, and use of prevention strategies (e.g., condoms,PrEP).
| Agency | HHS, CDC |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
High Risk
Questions related to gender identity, sexual behavior questions tied to gender identity, and response options identified as not aligning with Executive Order 14168 were removed from the data collection instrument.
Statutory Context
High Risk
Statutory authorization vague.
Staffing and Funding
No Known Issue
Policy
High Risk
In April 2025, the ICR submitted revised the data collection tool to replace "gender" with "sex," remove questions on gender identity, delete sexual behavior questions tied to gender identity, and eliminate response options that were not consistent with Executive Order 14168. In addition, the CDC National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System website has a banner posted indicating that content may be modified or removed in the future. While the scope of any changes is uncertain, ongoing policy priorities and executive actions indicate there is potential for future changes to the data collection or its associated documentation.
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0920-0770 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorizing Statutes | 42 USC 306, 42 USC 301 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202603-0920-004 | [NCHHSTP] National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System | HHS/CDC | Historical Inactive | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202504-0920-007 | Expired [NCHHSTP] National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202605-0920-010 | New [NCHHSTP] National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System | HHS/CDC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |