The Hiv and Tuberculosis Tendency in Penitentiary System of North-West Region of Russia

Abstract

The penitentiary system is one of the leading factors in preservation and the spread of HIV infection and tuberculosis epidemics among the general population. The aim of the analytical review is to assess the trends of the HIV and tuberculosis epidemics, as monoinfections in prisons, and to evaluate their influence on the general situation in the North-West Region. In the study were used data from the Rosstat and the Ministry of Justice annual reporting forms during 2007–2017. Results. Tuberculosis incidence, prevalence and mortality in the North-West Region penitentiary system for the review period have significantly reduced, the HIV incidence and mortality rates also tend to go down, nevertheless the HIV prevalence is continuing to go up. At the same time, in either case, there is a significant excess of indicators in correctional system over similar data among the general population. Conclusion. In the North-West Region the tuberculosis situation in the penitentiary facilities is improving, the HIV situation is remaining problematic. The correctional system of the Arkhangelsk oblast, the Republics of Karelia and Komi and the Novgorod oblast have a greatest impact on the tuberculosis and HIV epidemic situation among the general population, the least influence is in the Kaliningrad oblast.

Incidence of socially significant infectious diseases (HIV, TB and HIV/TB coinfection) in the Arctic regions of Russia)

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