Title

Expressed needs and behavioral risk factors of HIV-positive inmates

Authors

Authors

M. M. Lanier;E. A. Paoline

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol.

Keywords

HIV/AIDS; jail; risk factors; behavior; WOMEN; PRISONERS; HIV/AIDS; JAIL; Criminology & Penology; Psychology, Applied

Abstract

Considerable research has found inmates to beat high risk for HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, research has shown additional HIV/AIDS threats faced by females in the general population and especially by those incarcerated. Behavioral interventions and educational programs have been developed based on these studies. However few empirical studies have examined the self-expressed needs of HIV-positive inmates or the degree to which inmates' needs are gender specific. This pilot study compares the needs of HIV-positive male and female jail detainees. Results illustrate surprisingly few differences between men and women and their HIV-related needs. The primary need identified for both males and females was postrelease housing. Somewhat unexpectedly, HIV treatment and care ranked low on the list of needs. The implications of these finds are discussed.

Journal Title

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology

Volume

49

Issue/Number

5

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

561

Last Page

573

WOS Identifier

WOS:000231907600007

ISSN

0306-624X

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