Introduction: The author has decided to study the issues herein because there is very little research on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections of prisoners in Polish correctional facilities, and efficient penitentiary action should be based on good analysis of the problem. Material and methods: The author presents herein the results of analyses of HIV infections among Polish prisoners in the years 2005-2016 and the results (diagnostics surveys) received from her research projects on the sample of 485 prisoners (2013-2014) and 210 prison service officers (2015-2016). Results: The official number of newly detected HIV infections (2008-2016) is 72 per 100,000 persons and the number of HIV infected prisoners is 280 per 100,000. The officers estimated that the real number of HIV-infected prisoners is 5870 per 100,000 (only direct charges of the officers). The prisoners admitted to frequent sexual activity without using contraception and risky sexual behaviours, which is probably the main reason for their infections. Notwithstanding, the majority of prison officers are against giving or selling condoms to prisoners and their sex education. Conclusions: The study results suggest that the problem of HIV infections among prisoners is much bigger than the official data show. As a result, it is astonishing that Prison Service officers are so unwilling to provide prisoners with condoms and sex education.

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Authors' contribution Wkład autorów: A. Study design/planning zaplanowanie badań B. Data collection/entry zebranie danych C. Data analysis/statistics dane-analiza i statystyki D. Data interpretation interpretacja danych E. Preparation of manuscript przygotowanie artykułu F. literature analysis/search wyszukiwanie i analiza literatury G. Funds collection zebranie funduszy Summary Background. In the recent years, the birth rate among teenage girls has decreased. Although more and more teenagers, especially girls, begin their sexual lives earlier, their knowledge on contraception is usually unsatisfactory and a significant number of adolescents either do not use contraception or use unreliable contraception methods. The lack of sex education at schools leads to teenage students' lacking knowledge and support in this matter. Material and methods. The tool applied in the research was a previously prepared survey questionnaire entitled Teachers' and class tutors' opinions on teen motherhood serving as the research tool. Results. The interviewees are convinced that in order to prevent pregnancies among adolescent girls, teenagers should be treated individually and provided with reliable knowledge and support. On the other hand, the respondents deem recommendable to warn teenagers of negative consequences that having sex brings and of stigmatisation the sexually active and pregnant girls face. Moreover, the interviewed teachers find it appropriate to promote only sympto-thermal contraception methods. Conclusions. The inconsistency and high restrictiveness in teachers' opinions affect their involvement in teenagers' sex education and their support towards pregnant students and underage mothers.

BeAtA PAstwA-wojciechowsKA Od magii po mroczną głębię, czyli różne aspekty seksualności człowieka w kontekście wiedzy o psychopatycznych sprawcach przestępstw seksualnych .

Introduction: The research topic was psychoactive substance use as a factor that diversifies the respondents' sexual scripts and as an element of their sexual activity. Material and methods: The data were obtained from research projects carried out among 18-year-aged Voluntary Labour Corps members (N = 563) and prisoners (N = 485). The method used was a diagnostic survey. Results: Adolescent drug use, frequent alcohol consumption, alcohol abuse or early symptoms of alcohol dependence co-occur with more frequent sexual contacts and particularly with risky behaviours such as early sexual initiation (under the age of 15), giving up contraception, prostitution and a large number of sex partners. The majority of men have had multiple sexual experiences while being intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. Streszczenie Wprowadzenie: Analizie poddano temat używania substancji psychoaktywnych jako czynnika różnicującego skrypty seksualne badanych oraz jako elementu towarzyszącego ich aktywności seksualnej. Materiał i metody: Dane pochodzą z projektów realizowanych wśród osiemnastoletnich wychowanków Ochotniczych Hufców Pracy (N = 563) oraz więźniów (N = 485). Zastosowano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego. Wyniki: Używanie narkotyków przez adolescentów, częste picie alkoholu, nadużywanie alkoholu lub prezentowanie wczesnych objawów uzależnienia od alkoholu współwystępuje z wyższym odsetkiem podejmujących aktywność seksualną, w szczególności z zachowaniami ryzykownymi-wczesną inicjacją seksualną (przed 15. rokiem życia), rezygnowaniem z antykoncepcji, prostytuowaniem się, dużą liczbą partnerów seksualnych. Większość mężczyzn ma wielokrotne doświadcze-194