Pre-release HIV and other STD testing among inmates in a state prison: Results of a pilot testing program (original) (raw)

Abstract

Objectives. Research suggests that inmate populations are at a significant risk for STD infection while incarcerated and when inmates are released, that risk extends to the community beyond. This study presents the results of a pilot study examining the process of identifying HIV and other STDs among inmates prior to release from a state prison and documents the self-reported prevalence of STD-related risk behaviors during incarceration. Methods. Approximately 4-6 weeks prior to scheduled release, inmates took part in a mandatory blood test and optional genital swab and physical exam to test for STDs. Rates of pre-release identification of STDs were compared with identification rates at intake into the prison and among those tested for cause during their prison term. At the time of pre-release testing, a behavioral risk and STD knowledge survey was also administered. Results. Pre-release testing identified 50 new cases of STDs among the 916 inmates scheduled for release during the p...

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