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The prevalence of HIV infection among male prison inmates is significantly higher than in the U.S. population. Adequate planning to ensure continued medication adherence and continuity of care after release is important for this... more
The prevalence of HIV infection among male prison inmates is significantly higher than in the U.S.
population. Adequate planning to ensure continued medication adherence and continuity of care
after release is important for this population. This study describes the prerelease characteristics of
162 incarcerated HIV-positive men (40 from jails and 122 from prisons). The results include a demographic
description of the sample and the participants’ sexual risk behaviors, substance use, health
status and HIV medication adherence, health care utilization, mental health, and family and social
support. The results highlight a potentially high level of need for services and low levels of support
and social connectedness. Postrelease planning should include support for improving HIV medication
adherence as well as reducing both sexual and injection drug-related transmission risk for these
individuals.
population. Adequate planning to ensure continued medication adherence and continuity of care
after release is important for this population. This study describes the prerelease characteristics of
162 incarcerated HIV-positive men (40 from jails and 122 from prisons). The results include a demographic
description of the sample and the participants’ sexual risk behaviors, substance use, health
status and HIV medication adherence, health care utilization, mental health, and family and social
support. The results highlight a potentially high level of need for services and low levels of support
and social connectedness. Postrelease planning should include support for improving HIV medication
adherence as well as reducing both sexual and injection drug-related transmission risk for these
individuals.