Hiv In Prison Populations

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Alabama Corrections Department to Expand Re-Entry Program for HIV-Positive Inmates to General Prison Population

The Alabama Department of Corrections is expanding a program that helps HIV-positive inmates transition to life outside of prison in an effort to lower the number of inmates who commit new crimes after they are released, the AP/ Tuscaloosa News ... Read more »

AP/Montgomery Advertiser Examines Debate Over Segregating HIV-Positive Inmates From General Prison Population

The AP/ Montgomery Advertiser on Monday examined issues surrounding the segregation of HIV-positive inmates from the general prison population. Regulations in two prisons in Alabama previously restricted HIV-positive inmates from participating in... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Illinois: New Law to Focus on HIV in Blacks; Infection Rate Tied to Prison Population

Today, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) is expected to sign a bill, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, that targets the link between HIV transmission and the disproportionately high incarceration rates of black people. "We must act... Read more »

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Infection rates of HIV/AIDS on population

How much of the population is infected with HIV and developed AIDS?...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You can check it out at the UNAIDS or WHO websites.... Read more »

Why is the prevalance of HIV increasing among the young and gay populations?

Hi Dr. Bob,I just saw this really troubling article on Yahoo News and thought you might have some feedback on it. In particular, it's really troubling that the rate of HIV infection among youth and gay men has increased so significantly over...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a highly complex issue and I could write a thesis on all the factors potentially contributing to these epidemiological trends. They would include such disparate issues as biology, sociology, politics, religion, perception, funding... Read more »

Prevent HIV in population

Hi, Dr. Horwath. Is it possible to contract HIV if both male and female are HIV negative, while they don't use any contraceptives at all?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No.... Read more »

High population & HIV

I have a doubt on the spreading of aids through means other than sex. Mostly , the facts seen in the internet talk about a U.S Scenario, but take the case of populated nations, where some places are crowded & unhygenic, Is there greater chance...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. HIV is clearly spread in ways other thansexual contact. However, it is not transmitted through any form of casualcontact, since HIV will not survive outside the body. It has also beenproven for many years that... Read more »

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hiv in prison

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Few Men Found to Get HIV in Prison- CDC Report

"HIV Transmission Among Male Inmates in a State Prison System --- Georgia, 1992-2005" April 21, 2006
(full CDC Report follows Washington Post article)

By David Brown
Washington... Read more »

Which cities have highest HIV populations?

Posted by livesinadream

I'm wondering which cities in the US and frankly worldwide have the highest population living with HIV. I'm wondering because I live in the midwest with a rather small population and I am considering moving somewhere were the prevlance is much... Read more »

HIV in prisons

Posted by curious_about, 3 Replies

I am interested in HIV healthcare in prisons. I honestly don't know much about what goes on inside, what the difficulties are. I've been thinking about it because I work at a place that provides HIV healthcare and there has been talk about... Read more »

HIV In Prisons-MYTHS-Tattooing

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Busted! Georgia Prison Study Shakes Down Some HIV Myths

by Laura Whitehorn

April 26, 2006A new study tracking HIV through the Georgia prison system is busting some myths about life behind bars and raising questions about... Read more »

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