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2012
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HIV in Prisons, 2001-2010
By Maruschak, Laura M..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
This bulletin “[p]resents national trends in the rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related death rates among state and federal prison inmates from 2001 to 2010. The bulletin also presents annual statistics on HIV/AIDS for state and federal inmates by jurisdiction from 2008 to 2010. The number of cases is reported for males and females and distinguishes between inmates who tested positive for HIV and inmates with confirmed AIDS. Ta... Read More
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13 pages
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2011
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HIV in Corrections
Northwest AIDS Education and Training Center (NW AETC) (Seattle, WA).
This website provides a wealth of information about HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). While aimed at health care providers in correctional settings, any interested person can find something of benefit. Select video presentations of an hour in length are offered from past HIV in Corrections Conferences. The bulk of this webpage is devoted to links to full-text articles about: HIV statistics in corrections; risk behaviors in and out of corrections; HIV testing i... Read More
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2011
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Hepatitis and HIV in Prisons
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA).
National Minority Aids Council (Washington, DC).
Thirty-two questions about hepatitis C and their answers are provided.... Read More
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36 pages
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2011
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HIV and Incarceration: Prisons and Detention
By Jurgens, Ralf; Nowak, Manfred; Day, Marcus.
The prevalence of HIV in prisons is looked at along with risky behavior and the AID’s transmission. This article also examines the effectiveness of programs that address the spread of AIDS in prisons. This review provides correctional professionals a wealth of information regarding AIDS and interventions. A few of the topics discussed include: the HIV epidemic in prisons; risk factors; comprehensive prevention measures such as the supplying of condoms, needle and syringe programs, bleach program... Read More
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17 pages
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2010
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Opportunities to Diagnose, Treat, and Prevent HIV in the
Criminal Justice System
By Beckwith, Curt G.; Zaller, Nickolas D.; Fu, Jeannia J.; Montague, Brian T.; Rich, Josiah D..
National Institute of Health (NIH) Public Access (Bethesda, MD).
HIV is present 5 times more in correctional facilities than in the general population, while AIDS cases run 2.5 times. This makes it imperative to stop the further spread of HIV and AIDS to the community from prisons and jails. “This article reviews the current state of delivering HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and transition services to incarcerated populations in the United States. It concludes with summary recommendations for research and practice to improve the health of inmates and the... Read More
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13 pages
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2009
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The HIV and AIDS in Prison Handbook: What Every CDCR Prisoner Should Know
Prison Law Office (San Quentin, CA).
Answers to 23 questions are provided regarding HIV and AIDS. Topics discussed range from what HIV and AIDS are to symptoms, treatment, getting tested, housing, early release, to filing a challenge to violations of personal rights.... Read More
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44 pages
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2009
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HIV Testing Implementation Guidance for Correctional Settings
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Bethesda, MD).
“This document provides background statistics on HIV/AIDS in correctional facilities and covers issues relating to inmate privacy and confidentiality, opt-out HIV screening in correctional medical clinics, HIV testing procedures, and HIV/AIDS case reporting.” Sections of this guide include: background—HIV AIDS in correctional settings; opt-out HIV screening in correctional medical clinics; inmate privacy and confidentiality of HIV-related information in correctional settings; HIV testing procedu... Read More
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37 pages
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2009
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Medical Management of Exposures: HIV, HBV, HCV, Human Bites and Sexual Assaults
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
“This BOP Clinical Practice Guideline provides specific recommendations for medically managing exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human bites, and sexual assaults (p.1).” Steps in post-exposure management include: evaluate the exposure; evaluate the source case; evaluate the health status of the exposed person; determine need for HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis); determine need for hepatitis B PEP; determine need for hepatitis C ... Read More
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27 p.
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2009
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HIV in Prisons, 2007-08
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
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2009
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Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide
National Institute on Drug Abuse (Rockville, MD).
This guide “is designed to serve as a resource for health care providers, family members, and other stakeholders trying to address the myriad problems faced by patients in need of treatment for drug abuse or addiction” (p.vi). Sections include: principles of effective treatment; frequently asked questions; drug addiction treatment in the U.S.; evidence-based approaches to drug addiction treatment; and additional resources.... Read More
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80 p.
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2009
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Interventions to Reduce HIV Transmission Related to Injecting Drug Use in Prison
By Jurgens, Ralf; Ball, Andrew; Verster, Annette.
www.thelancet.com/infection (London, England).
Individuals interested in the use of drug injection intervention programs in prisons to reduce HIV transmission will want to read this article. It offers suggestions on how your agency can effectively implement intervention programs that address drug injection use, thus impacting the spread of HIV through the prison population and eventually, upon the prisoners release back to the community, the transmission to the public. Sections of this article cover: drug dependence and injecting drug use am... Read More
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10 p.
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1999
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Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. The program covers: infectious diseases and their implications for corrections management; medical issues related to Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, HIV, and tuberculosis; risk to staff; risk management approaches like education, protection, and post-exposure; how to evaluate an institution's infectious d... Read More
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2 video DVDs (165 min.)
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1994
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Chronic Care Clinics: Protocols and Clinic Procedures
By Hipkens, James H.; Krause, Kathryn; Lamarre, Madeleine.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Georgia Dept. of Corrections (Atlanta, GA).
Chronic care clinic procedures and protocols are provided for the following areas: cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal, hypertension, infectious disease, seizure, pulmonary, tuberculosis infection, and men's and women's wellness clinics.
The document, "Drug Formulary," by the Georgia Department of Corrections is included.... Read More
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153 p.
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1993
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, January 24-26, 1993, Denver, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
The theme of this year's Large Jail Network meeting focuses on the problem of airborne and blood-borne pathogens in jails. The conference opens with a presentation on tuberculosis and infectious diseases, followed by sessions on dealing with blood-borne and airborne pathogens, exposure control plans, training programs, and rising health care costs in jails. Brief findings are provided from NIJ's AIDS survey.... Read More
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36 p.
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1991
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Health and Safety in the Prison Environment
By Norman, Bonnie.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Oregon Dept. of Corrections. Health Services Division (Salem, OR).
The purpose of this four-hour training seminar is to orient all new health care employees to, and refresh existing employees in, health and safety issues that will reduce staff and inmate risk of exposure to environmental hazards, communicable diseases and physical injury. Three components of the training are: 1) safety; 2) communicable diseases; and 3) sanitation. The teaching format is comprised of lecture, discussion, active participation, and testing. The training package consists of a one-v... Read More
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67 p.
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