HIV Treatment & the Incarcerated in the U.S.
Overview
- HIV in Correctional Settings: Implications for Prevention and Treatment Policy (PDF) (March 2008)
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
- HIV Treatment in U.S. Jails and Prisons (Winter 2008)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Correctional Settings (July 2006)
Caring for the HIV-infected incarcerated patient.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
- Depression in the HIV-Infected Inmate (January 2006)
A research paper aimed at health professionals, providing an overview of depression screening, diagnosis and treatment.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
- HIV Care in U.S. Prisons: The Potential and Challenge (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Prison Health = Public Health: HIV Care in New York State Prisons (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- It Takes a Community: The Challenges of Discharge Planning for HIV-Positive Prisoners (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- IDCR-O-GRAM: Suggested Management of HIV-Infected Women With ANY Cytological Abnormality (ASC-US, ASC-H, AGC, LSIL, HSIL) (PDF) (May/June 2005)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
- HIV Infection Among Women in Prison: Considerations for Care (May/June 2005)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
- Highlights of the 2004 Conference of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (December 2004)
[Archived Article]
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
- Philadelphia AIDS Forum Attendees Focus on Inmate Care (January 27, 2004)
[Archived Article]
500 attend the sixth annual AIDS Care in the Minority Community Luncheon and Forum.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- A Dangerous Gap on AIDS Care in Prison (July 18, 2002)
[Archived Article]
A Boston Globe column proposes a community approach to offering prevention and treatment services for prisoners.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Incarcerated Populations and HIV (Summer 2000)
[Archived Article]
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In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- It's a Crime! HIV Behind Bars (January 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Info for Inmates
News & Research
- Texas: Inmate Advocates Work to Close Lapse in HIV Treatment After Discharge (June 30, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rhode Island a Model for HIV Testing and Treatment in Prisons Nationwide (June 27, 2011)
From Corrections.com
- Man Contends Illinois Jail Denied Him HIV Drugs (June 24, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Massachusetts Prisons Change HIV Medicine Procedure (November 22, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Prisons Emerge as Hotspots for AIDS Pandemic (July 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Pennsylvania: FIGHT Launches New HIV Prison Services (May 5, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: State Budget Could Cut AIDS Drugs in County Jails (March 30, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Study Highlights HIV/AIDS Challenge in American Prison System (October 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Released California Prison Inmates at Risk for More Health Problems (September 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York May Tighten Review of Inmate HIV/Hepatitis Care (September 15, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mississippi: HIV, TB Prompt Hinds Jail Upgrades (August 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Texas: Fresh Start Grant to Help Ex-Prisoners Get HIV/AIDS Care (July 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Characteristics and Behaviors Associated With HIV Among Inmates in the North Carolina Prison System (July 14, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Impact of Incarceration Upon Adherence to HIV Treatment Among HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users: A Qualitative Study (July 7, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Improved Drug Treatment Services Needed in Prisons to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases, Editorial Says (April 14, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- New York: Study Criticizes Health Care in State's Prisons (March 20, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Majority of Ex-Inmates in Texas Delay HIV Treatment, Study Finds (February 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Russia: AIDS Treatment Hard to Get Behind Bars (January 24, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Spotlight: Interventions to Reduce HIV and STD Transmission Risk Behaviors Following Prison Release -- A Conversation With Dr. Richard Wolitski (December 2006)
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report
- Alabama: Limestone Prison AIDS Inmates Cite Improvements Since Suit (September 20, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- No Medication for Many HIV-Positive Nevada Inmates (April 3, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Correctional Health Expert Criticizes New York State Health Dept.'s Oversight of Correctional HIV, Health Care (Fall 2005)
Excerpts of testimony by Lambert N. King, M.D., Ph.D.
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Letter From the Editors: Correctional HIV Health Care Back in the News (August 2005)
D. Thomas, M.D., J.D., and Annie De Groot, M.D., comment on new developments in California and Alabama prison HIV care.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
- New York Times Examines Doctor's Experience Caring for HIV-Positive, Male Inmates at Alabama's Limestone Correctional Facility (August 1, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- "Sub-Optimal" HIV Care Continues at Alabama Prison Despite Some Improvements, Court-Ordered Monitor's Report Says (July 19, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- New York: Demands for Prison STD Treatment (May 19, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Surgeon General: Treatment in Prison Can Prevent Disease Outside (January 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion (September 2003)
An examination of the diagnosis and treatment of genital ulcer disease and syphilis within the prison population.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Report Blasts Unsafe Conditions at Alabama HIV Prison Unit (August 28, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ask the Expert: Case Study -- 38-Year-Old Woman With Persistent Flu-Like Symptoms (June 2003)
[Archived Article]
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- California: Chlamydia Clinics Discussed for Young Inmates (August 14, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Judge Gives Fulton County, Ga., 30 Days to Curb Jail Crowding (April 19, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Novel Public Health Programs Screen, Treat Inmates for STDs (April 5, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York City Says Inmate Care Fails in Most Contract Categories (November 2001)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Spotlight: Telemedicine in Clinical Practice (June/July 2001)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
- Treatment Update for Correctional HIV Providers: News From Chicago (February 2001)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
- Spotlight: Directly Observed Therapy for HIV Therapy in Corrections -- Ready or Not? (February 2001)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
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