Prevalence of drug injection, sexual activity, tattooing, and piercing among prison inmates
B Moazen, S Saeedi Moghaddam… - Epidemiologic …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Prisoners engage in a range of risk behaviors that can lead to the transmission of viral
infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In this review, we summarize the …
infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In this review, we summarize the …
Dynamic models of infectious disease transmission in prisons and the general population
ML Ndeffo-Mbah, VS Vigliotti, LA Skrip… - Epidemiologic …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Incarcerated populations experience elevated burdens of infectious diseases, which are
exacerbated by limited access to prevention measures. Dynamic models are used to assess …
exacerbated by limited access to prevention measures. Dynamic models are used to assess …
[HTML][HTML] Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021
KA Workowski - MMWR. Recommendations and Reports, 2021 - cdc.gov
These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …
HIV and viral hepatitis among imprisoned key populations
Prisons and other closed facilities create opportunities for transmission of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis during detention and after release. We …
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis during detention and after release. We …
Collateral damage: A narrative review on epidemics of substance use disorders and their relationships to sexually transmitted infections in the United States
SA Strathdee, CC Bristow, T Gaines… - Sexually transmitted …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
HIV and acute viral hepatitis have received considerable attention, but less research has
focused on links between substance use disorders and sexually transmitted infections, apart …
focused on links between substance use disorders and sexually transmitted infections, apart …
Fear of infectious diseases and perceived contagion risk count as an occupational health and safety hazard: Accounts from correctional officer recruits in Canada
MS Cassiano, F Ozturk… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Prisons are poorly ventilated confined spaces with limited physical distancing opportunities,
making an environment conducive to the spread of infectious diseases. Based on empirical …
making an environment conducive to the spread of infectious diseases. Based on empirical …
[HTML][HTML] The potential impact of a vaccine on Neisseria gonorrhoeae prevalence among heterosexuals living in a high prevalence setting
Abstract Background Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is under threat with the
emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Thus, there is a growing interest in the …
emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Thus, there is a growing interest in the …
Principles of condom provision programs in prisons from the standpoint of European prison health experts: a qualitative study
Background Condom provision is one of the most effective harm reduction interventions to
control sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in …
control sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in …
Hepatitis B Virus Elimination Strategies
M Xu, NA Terrault - Current Hepatology Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The World Health Assembly called to eliminate viral hepatitis as
a public health threat in 2016 and proposed elimination goals by 2030. This review …
a public health threat in 2016 and proposed elimination goals by 2030. This review …
[PDF][PDF] Availability, coverage and barriers towards condom provision in prisons: a review of the evidence
B Moazen, K Dolan, R Bosworth, PN Owusu… - Frankfurt am Main …, 2019 - media.tghn.org
Executive summary According to the International Center for Prison Studies (ICPS) at any
given time over 10 million people are held in detention worldwide, of whom over 2.2 million …
given time over 10 million people are held in detention worldwide, of whom over 2.2 million …