Sexually transmitted diseases and incarceration

Hammett, Theodore M.

doi:10.1097/qco.0b013e328320a85d

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“…These findings are consistent with the results of previous studies of incarcerated women Willers et al, 2008). A review of the literature on STDs within adult and juvenile correctional institutions by Hammett (2009) summarizes numerous studies that report that a larger percentage of women than men in these facilities have an STD. Previous research has also shown that having an STD history puts an individual at a much greater risk for contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; Willers et al, 2008; Wasserheit, 1992;Westrom, Joesoef, & Reynolds, 1992).…”

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The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

et al. 2010

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We assessed the contraceptive needs of women in jails and their sexually transmitted disease (STD) history and risk to determine effective contraceptive methods for this population. A survey of demographics, sexual health, contraceptive use, and preferred method of contraception was completed by participants recruited at jails in a medium-sized metropolitan area. Results from 188 women indicated high rates of STDs, inconsistent contraceptive use, and use of unreliable and user-dependent contraception methods. Intended contraceptive use following release varied depending on women's ability to bear children. Women planning to use condoms after release were more likely to have had an STD and more sexual partners than were women not planning to use condoms. Racial differences were found for participants' sexual health and contraception histories. These women were at high risk for STDs and appeared to need education about contraception methods. Therefore, they might benefit from education on safe sex practices provided prior to release.

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The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

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“…It has been reported that few systems in the United States have adopted condom provision for inmates, in the face of evidence that high-risk sexual behaviors occur in correctional settings. 30 High levels of opioid use, high proportion of IDUs, as well as existing shared drug injection among prisoners in this custodial setting underscore the need to introduce opioid-substitute treatment, such as MMT. Thus, the introduction of the MMT program for opioid-dependent prisoners in this prison is an important and welcomed effort by the Iran Prison Organization to tackle opioid-related harm among prisoners.…”

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Patterns of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among Incarcerated People in a Prison in Iran

Zamani

Farnia²,

Torknejad³

et al. 2010

J Urban Health

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Previous research indicates that prisoners in Iran are at risk of drug-related harm, including acquisition of blood-borne infections. In response, several prevention interventions have been introduced into prisons in Iran, such as methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). MMT is now provided to opioid-dependent prisoners in 142 of the 230 prisons and correctional settings in Iran. A baseline behavioral survey was conducted in Karaj Central prison which mainly holds prisoners with drug-related charges. Overall, 203 male prisoners from randomly selected rooms in two prison blocks were interviewed using a structured questionnaire in 2007, just before the introduction of MMT program in this prison. Among participants, 7% reported never having used illicit drugs in their lifetime, but 51% had used non-injecting illicit drugs, and as high as 42% reported having injected an illicit drug. Up to 79% (160/203) of all participants reported using drugs, and about 6% (12/203) reported drug injecting during their current incarceration term. Same-gender sexual practice during current incarceration term was reported by 2.5% (5/203) of all male prisoners. Comparison between injecting and non-injecting drug-using prisoners indicated that drug injectors had higher rates of previous incarcerations, commenced drug use at a younger age, were more likely to have used illicit drugs in the previous week, were more likely to have been treated by a physician for drug addiction, had higher rates of registration for methadone treatment inside prison, and were more likely to have been tested for HIV infection. These study findings provide a behavioral profile of prisoners in regard to drug-related harm and can be considered in any plan to introduce or improve provision of MMT in prisons in Iran or other countries with similar features.

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“…As an example, only 4% of the jail systems in the United States provide mandatory or routine STI screenings (Hammett, 2009). Douglas County Department of Corrections (DCDC), a jail facility housing an average daily population of about 1,500 inmates, serves a population of about 1 million people in the Omaha metropolitan area in Nebraska and currently does not provide routine STI testing.…”

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Comparison of Opt-In Versus Opt-Out Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Inmates in a County Jail

Shaikh

Simonsen

O’Keefe

et al. 2015

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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A majority of jails in the United States rely on an opt-in (voluntary) rather than opt-out (universal) approach to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study compares an opt-out approach at intake to opt-in testing during incarceration and estimates the prevalence of common STIs among jail inmates. Data derive from a universal intake pilot testing program (n = 298) and an established, student-led voluntary testing program (n = 1,963), respectively. The adjusted prevalence as well as the odds of testing positive for chlamydia were significantly higher in the opt-out program (p = .025 and .008, respectively) than the opt-in program but not for gonorrhea (p = .402 and .300, respectively). These results demonstrate the potential public health benefit of implementation of universal STI testing of jail inmates.

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Sexually transmitted diseases and incarceration

Cited by 35 publications

References 23 publications

The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

Patterns of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among Incarcerated People in a Prison in Iran

Comparison of Opt-In Versus Opt-Out Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Inmates in a County Jail

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