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February 2009 - - Supplement, STD, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis in Correctional Facilities 2
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Chow, Joan M.; Joesoef, M Riduan; Kent, Charlotte; Weinstock, Hillard; Fenton, Kevin
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S1-S2, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181949359
Goldenson, Joe; Hennessey, Michael
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S3-S4, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318195ad6c
Spaulding, Anne C.; Arriola, Kimberly R. Jacob; Hammett, Theodore; Kennedy, Sofia; Tinsley, Melinda
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S34-S36, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3180959e9f
Shrestha, Ram K.; Sansom, Stephanie L.; Richardson-Moore, April; French, P Tyler; Scalco, Beth; Lalota, Marlene; Llanas, Michelle; Stodola, James; Macgowan, Robin; Margolis, Andrew
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S5-S8, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318148b69f
A study of rapid HIV testing and counseling in jails found that the cost of identifying new HIV infections varied according to the level of HIV prevalence among inmates tested.
Macgowan, Robin; Margolis, Andrew; Richardson-Moore, April; Wang, Terry; Lalota, Marlene; French, P Tyler; Stodola, James; Mckeever, Jennifer; Carrel, Jack; Mullins, Jolene; Llanas, Michelle; Griffiths, Sean David; for the Rapid Testing in Corrections (RTIC) Team
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S9-S13, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318148b6b1
A report of rapid HIV testing in jails identified previously undiagnosed cases of HIV infection. Rapid HIV testing should be available to all inmates, regardless of reported risk behaviors.
Javanbakht, Marjan; Murphy, Ryan; Harawa, Nina T.; Smith, Lisa V.; Hayes, Mary; Chien, Michael; Kerndt, Peter R.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S17-S21, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815e4152
Screening incarcerated men who have sex with men revealed a high prevalence of HIV (13.4%) and other sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia (3%), gonorrhea (1.7%), and early syphilis (1.6%).
Barry, Pennan M.; Kent, Charlotte K.; Scott, Katherine C.; Goldenson, Joseph; Klausner, Jeffrey D.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S22-S28, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815ed7c8
In San Francisco, an analysis of data from a clinic serving a population with high incarceration rates demonstrated a decline in chlamydia positivity following the start of a chlamydia screening program in adult jails.
Mcdonnell, Diana D.; Levy, Vivian; Morton, Theresa J. M.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S29-S33, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815dd07d
A study of behavioral risk factors associated with urogenital chlamydia infection among young women in juvenile detention supports universal chlamydia screening, as risk behaviors were common and few differentiated those testing positive.
Mcintyre, Anne F.; Studzinski, Alice; Beidinger, Heidi A.; Rabins, Charlie
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S37-S40, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815e4167
Conducting needs assessments was valuable in identifying opportunities and barriers to STD, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis service provision in Illinois adult county jails.
Tuli, Karunesh; Kerndt, Peter R.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S41-S48, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181574daa
A study of screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in a unit for men who have sex with men at the Los Angeles County Men's Jail found the intervention to be cost-effective.
Broad, Jennifer; Cox, Tamara; Rodriguez, Sergio; Mansour, Mohamed; Mennella, Concetta; Murphy-Swallow, Dorothy; Raba, John M.; Wong, William
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S49-S52, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318156159a
Discontinuation of the jail screening program resulted in substantial reductions in case finding at a large urban county jail and in citywide reported morbidity for male chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Miller, Jamie L.; Samoff, Erika; Bolan, Gail; for the Chlamydia Screening Project (ClaSP) Group
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S53-S57, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181644658
California's experience in implementing chlamydia screening programs in 22 county juvenile halls demonstrates screening within these settings, regardless of size, hours of medical coverage, or provider, is feasible and sustainable.
Pathela, Preeti; Hennessy, Robin R.; Blank, Susan; Parvez, Farah; Franklin, Woodman; Schillinger, Julia A.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S58-S61, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815615bb
An analysis of New York City surveillance data for Chlamydia trachomatis found that the introduction of widespread screening of males admitted to New York City jails had a marked effect on citywide reported male chlamydia case rates.
Barry, Pennan M.; Kent, Charlotte K.; Klausner, Jeffrey D.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S62-S66, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815faab8
A case-control study of young San Francisco heterosexuals with gonorrhea demonstrated that black race, multiple or anonymous partners, incarcerated partners, and meeting a partner on the street increased gonorrhea risk, whereas having a long-term partner decreased gonorrhea risk for women.
Joesoef, M Riduan; Weinstock, Hillard S.; Kent, Charlotte K.; Chow, Joan M.; Boudov, Melina R.; Parvez, Farah M.; Cox, Tamara; Lincoln, Thomas; Miller, Jamie L.; Sternberg, Maya; the Corrections STD Prevalence Monitoring Group
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S67-S71, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815d6de8
Analysis of chlamydia prevalence in persons entering juvenile and adult correctional facilities (jails) found that there is a high prevalence in females ≤25 years and that female prevalence is mostly higher than male prevalence.
Burke, Robert; Rhodes, Jeselyn
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 36(2):S14-S16, February 2009.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181514872
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