Women Prisoners and Female Partners of Male Prisoners
1. Interventions are needed to provide prisoners with prevention information and condoms for at least conjugal visits. A study found that prisoners did not have basic information on how condom use reduces likelihood of HIV transmission.
Gap noted, for example, in Nicaragua.
Montero, L. 2008. “HIV in a Prison Population in Nicaragua.” Abstract WEPE0303. XVII International AIDS Conference. Mexico City, Mexico. August 3-8.
2. Stemming the rate of incarceration may reduce HIV transmission. A study found that promoting alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders might reduce HIV transmission.
Gap noted globally.
Maru, D., S. Basu and F. Altice. 2007. “HIV Control Efforts Should Directly Address Incarceration.” The Lancet7: 568-569.