Aids knowledge and risk perceptions among Pennsylvania prisoners

Zimmerman, Sherwood E.; Martín, Randy; Vlahov, David

doi:10.1016/0047-2352(91)90003-e

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“…In light of these statistics, many researchers believe that jail and prison settings, which hold captive and high-risk populations, should be targeted for comprehensive HIV/AIDS educational programming (Hammett et al, 1999;Keeton & Swanson, 1998;National Commission on AIDS, 1991). Prisons and jails provide a stable and highly controlled environment for education (Decker & Rosenfeld, 1995), allowing health educators to reach populations typically difficult to reach in the community (Zimmerman, Martin, & Vlahov, 1991).…”

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The Prevalence of HIV Peer Programming in American Prisons: An Opportunity Wasted

Collica

2007

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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The rates of HIV infection among incarcerated populations are astonishing. In light of these statistics, many researchers believe that jail and prison settings, which hold captive and high-risk populations, should be targeted for comprehensive HIV/AIDS educational programming. Previous research illustrates the benefits of using peer education as a cost-effective means to meet this goal. Without cardinal health information, inmates return to their communities with inadequate knowledge about behaviors that foster HIV transmission. This study, which encompasses 1,280 facilities and 1,427,279 inmates, examines the prevalence of HIV peer programs in U.S. prisons. The findings indicate that only 18 states, just 20% of U.S. prisons, have an HIV prison-based peer program. Despite the success of these programs, most facilities are not using them for educational or rehabilitative purposes.

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The Prevalence of HIV Peer Programming in American Prisons: An Opportunity Wasted

Collica

2007

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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“…These inmates did not feel very much at risk, even when they behaved in risky ways (West & Martin, 2000). Other research has demonstrated a distinct lack of correlation between participation in risky behaviors and perceptions of risk (Brewer, Marquart, Mullings, & Crouch, 1998;Nyamathi, Bennett, Leake, Lewis, & Flaskerud, 1993;Tewksbury, Vito, & Cummings, 1998;Zimmerman, Martin, & Vlahov, 1991). Debate has raged for years as to the extent of correlation between cognition (i.e., knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions) and actual behavior (for a review of the psychological models used as bases for prison-based education programs, see Amaro, 1995).…”

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HIV/AIDS Education for Latina Inmates: The Delimiting Impact of Culture on Prevention Efforts

West

2001

The Prison Journal

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Focus group interviews were conducted with groups of women prisoners to explore inductively their HIV-related needs and concerns. Content analysis determined broad areas of general concern for the women and highlighted obvious cultural distinctions. This article concentrates on those cultural influences as they pertain specifically to Latina women. This population is most at risk of entering the correctional system with HIV infection, and its rates of infection keep rising. Discussions of the concepts of machismo and marianismo and the role of the Catholic Church emphasize the difficulties in creating and implementing effective prevention campaigns within U.S. prison systems, especially for this population. Policy implications are discussed and recommendations offered that consider the delimiting impact of culture on HIV education efforts among incarcerated Latina women.

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“…When inmates are not aware of their seropositive infection status, they will not take necessary precautions by limiting high-risk behaviors in order to lower chances of viral transmission both in and outside of prison. Even when inmates are aware of their infection, they remain at an increased risk for transmission because they may not know how to effectively prevent sex and drug-related transmission and contraction (Keeton & Swanson, 1998;Zimmerman, Martin, & Vlahov, 1991) or chose to take few precautions within the prison or in the community. They continue with similar behavioral patterns, thus putting the community at risk.…”

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HIV/AIDS Among Female Prison Inmates

Franklin

Fearn

Franklin

2005

CALIF J HEALTH PROMOT

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Research points to the importance of adequate health care in women’s prisons. This is especially important as female inmates are faced with a host of unique and distinct needs, in particular, an increased risk of HIV/AIDS infection. This risk presents a significant public health concern as the majority of female offenders receive limited screening, treatment, education, and counseling related to HIV/AIDS infection and transmission while in prison. Additionally, when these women return to their communities, they are generally ill-equipped to prevent the transmission of their disease. Further, their heath concerns become the responsibility of an already overburdened public health system. Effective medical care in prison alleviates inmates’ growing medical needs and protects the public from the transmission of HIV/AIDS. This study identifies the current state of HIV/AIDS among female inmates in correctional institutions nation wide. We argue that mandatory AIDS screening for all inmates and gender-specific educational programming will lower the rate of transmission and the prevalence of high-risk behaviors, thus reducing pre- and post-release health threats. Future research directions and policy implications are discussed.

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Aids knowledge and risk perceptions among Pennsylvania prisoners

Cited by 23 publications

References 12 publications

The Prevalence of HIV Peer Programming in American Prisons: An Opportunity Wasted

The Prevalence of HIV Peer Programming in American Prisons: An Opportunity Wasted

HIV/AIDS Education for Latina Inmates: The Delimiting Impact of Culture on Prevention Efforts

HIV/AIDS Among Female Prison Inmates

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