Prevalence and Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infection Among Newly Incarcerated Females

Willers, Denise M.; Peipert, Jeffrey F.; Allsworth, Jenifer E.; Stein, Michael D.; Rose, Jennifer; Clarke, Jennifer G.

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“…However, previous studies on this topic have revealed similar findings for women in prisons. 13,15,16 Further investigation is needed to determine the applicability of the results to all incarcerated women.…”

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“…12 African American and Hispanic women, regardless of income status, are at highest risk of unintended pregnancy by not using contraception regularly. 12,13 Finally, a study reported that women from low-income populations who specifically planned on using oral contraceptives or condoms postpartum were less likely to actually use that method of contraception or any contraception than those who chose longer-term contraceptive methods. 14 Previous research has found that oral contraceptive users tend to include women from higher socioeconomic status (SES) and with lower sexually transmitted disease (STD) risks.…”

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The Contraceptive Needs of Incarcerated Women

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Cropsey

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Journal of Women's Health

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The Contraceptive Needs of Incarcerated Women

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Cropsey

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Journal of Women's Health

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“…African American and Hispanic women as well as women with incomes below poverty are at highest risk for unintended pregnancy because of high rates of inconsistent contraceptive use (Radecki & Bernstein, 1990;Willers et al, 2008).…”

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The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

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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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“…Incarcerated women live in the midst of epidemics of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (Willers et al, 2008). Earlier studies have documented that incarcerated women use condoms infrequently (Clarke et al, 2006;El-Bassel et al, 1995).…”

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Relationship of Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk Taking Among Hazardously Drinking Incarcerated Women: An Event-Level Analysis

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J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective:To understand the association of alcohol use with sex and unprotected sex among hazardously drinking incarcerated women, we examined the relationship of these behaviors on any given day. Method: Participants endorsed unprotected sex and hazardous alcohol consumption (four or more drinks at a time on at least 3 separate days in the previous 3 months or a score of 8 or above on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identifi cation Test). Participants recalled behaviors in the 90 days before incarceration using the Timeline Followback method. Generalized estimating equation models estimated the effect of daily alcohol use and selected covariates on the odds of sexual-risk behavior. Results: The 245 participants averaged 34 years of age and were 71.4% white; 67.8% used cocaine. On most (84.7%) drinking days, women consumed four or more drinks. One hundred forty-one participants (57.6%) reported sex with only main partners, 10.6% with only casual partners, and 30.6% with both casual and main partners. The likelihood of having any sex (odds ratio = 1.78, p < .01) and unprotected sex (odds ratio = 1.95, p < .01) was higher on days when participants consumed alcohol compared with nondrinking days. However, when the analysis was restricted to days on which participants reported having sex, the odds of having unprotected sex was not signifi cantly associated with drinking. Conclusions: Among incarcerated women who reported hazardous drinking, alcohol use was associated with an increased likelihood of sexual activity and a concomitant increase in unprotected sex. However, use of alcohol was not signifi cantly associated with condom use on days when participants were sexually active. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs 70: [508][509][510][511][512][513][514][515] 2009)

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Prevalence and Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infection Among Newly Incarcerated Females

Abstract: The prevalence of STI in this jail population is high. Incarceration represents a unique opportunity to evaluate and treat this underserved population. Predictors of infection are limited and infection is common; therefore, routine screening should be considered in this population.

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The Contraceptive Needs of Incarcerated Women

The Contraceptive Needs of Incarcerated Women

The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

Relationship of Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk Taking Among Hazardously Drinking Incarcerated Women: An Event-Level Analysis

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