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Regional/Multinational

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	HIV and prisons in Sub-Saharan Africa: opportunities for action R. Seifman , N. Egamberdi (XVII International AIDS Conference) Abstract

Botswana

General Prison Health Challenges

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Rapid Assessment of Tuberculosis in a Large Prison System ---Botswana, 2002
CDC
MMWR March 28, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. 12
Paper

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HIV/AIDS prevention in botswana prisons: what could be done? the
prisoner's perspectives and policy recommendations
K Masetlhe
(15IAC)
Abstract

Burundi

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

An AIDS programme in a prison of Burundi
D Mpinganzima, V Barasogomba, M I Nduwimana, M Schneider
(14IAC)
Abstract

Cameroon

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Friends’ point of youths and childbearing women at Mfou prison, centre province, Cameroon
by Ngo Etame Odette, Yaounde Cameroon
Nwahba S., Odette N.E.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Mediation in community-based healthcare: a supplementary strategy for the care of people
co-infected by tuberculosis and HIV in prisons in Cameroon
Totouom A., Moukoko B.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Prevention activities in Bafoussam Central prison (Cameroon)
E Amougou Ello
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Chad

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HIV/AIDS and homosexuelality in chad - cas of man who have sex with men in prison.
A Ngareyasse, T Ngarnay, D Ngarandji, T A Ganone
(15IAC)
Abstract

Côte d'Ivoire

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	Outbreak of beriberi in a prison in Côte d'Ivoire. Ahoua L, Etienne W, Fermon F, et al Food Nutr Bull. 2007 Sep;28(3):283-90. Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

A capacity building approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS in prisons.
The HOPE worldwide C.I. experience
A Godji, T Togbe, M Aguirre
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Ethiopia

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Mobile VCT activities in the police & prison in Ethiopia: The experience of UCSD-E
E. Tsegaye , D. Mattanovich, J.A. McCutchan, G. Teferi
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Ghana

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Correlates of HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections among prison inmates and officers
in Ghana: a national multicenter study.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2008 Mar 7;8(1):33
Paper

Correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among incarcerated Ghanaians: a national multicentre
study.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al
J Med Microbiol. 2007 Mar;56(Pt 3):391-7.
Abstract

Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and syphilis
among prison inmates and officers at Nsawam and Accra, Ghana.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al
Med Microbiol. 2006 May;55(Pt 5):593-7.
Abstract

Kenya

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	Vitamin A deficiency in a Kenyan prison. Mathenge W, Kuper H, Myatt M, et al Trop Med Int Health. 2007 Feb;12(2):269-73. Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Provision of antiretroviral therapy in the Kenya national prison system
N Smith
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Poster Presentation

KAPB on HIV/AIDS and TB, a survey of prison wardens and prisoners in Kisii prison, Kenya
Kihara M., Kumon K., Oyugi A., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

TB and AIDS: The leading preventable causes of prison deaths in Kenya
J Odhiambo, L Nganga, J Mansoer, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Malawi

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

A national survey of prisoners on antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: access to treatment and
outcomes on therapy.
Makombe SD, Jahn A, Tweya H, et al
World Hosp Health Serv. 2008;44(1):26-9.
Abstract

HIV prevalence among prison inmates in a central prison in southern Malawi, 2005.
Chimphambano C, Komolafe OO, Muula AS.
Trop Doct. 2007 Oct;37(4):226-8
Abstract

Tuberculosis control in Malawian prisons: from research to policy and practice.
Harries AD, Nyirenda TE, Yadidi AE,et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2004 May;8(5):614-7.
Abstract

Morocco

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infection in female prisoners in Morocco
El Ghrari K, Terrab Z, Benchikhi H, et al
East Mediterr Health J. 2007 Jul-Aug;13(4):774-9
Abstract

Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infection in female prisoners in Morocco
El Ghrari K, Terrab Z, Benchikhi H, et al
East Mediterr Health J. 2007 Jul-Aug;13(4):774-9.
Abstract

Nigeria

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	Fungal skin infections among prison inmates in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Oyeka CA, Eze II. Mycoses. 2008 Jan;51(1):50-4 Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Support group for people living With HIV/AIDS in Nigerian prison service
A. Nwosu , L. Osiotemeyin
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Effective follow-up mechanism for access to health facilities for discharged HIV positive prisoners
in Nigeria.
R. Clement Akpan
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The challenges of incarcerated household heads living with HIV and their dependants in Nigeria.
D. Edirin Ofobrukweta
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus: sero-prevalence,
co-infection and risk factors, among prison inmates in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
M.P. Adoga, E.B. Banwat, J.C. Forbi, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Effect of prisoners anti-AIDS club on safer sex practice amongst prison Inmates in Nigerian prisons
R.C. Akpan
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Peer education, a cost effective tool for sustaining HIV/AIDS prevention programmes in the prison
community in Nigeria
Chukwuemeka M., Akpan R.C., Ofobrukweta D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Prevalence and perception of HIV/AIDS risk among prisoners in Ilesa prison, Osun State, Nigeria
Adeyemi B.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Reduction of HIV transmission in six prisons locations of Cross River State (CRS), Nigeria
Ebokpo M.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Institutional care and antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for prison inmates living with HIV/AIDS in
Nigerian prisons
Akpan R.C.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Incarceration and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): an intervention in Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,
Nigeria
D.E. Ofobrukweta, R.C. Akpan
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Availability of facilities, care and support for PLWHA in prison community in Nigeria
EIwoh I.G., Akpan R.C., Ofobrukweta D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The impact of anti- AIDS club in reducing homosexual practice among male prisoners
O Ofobrukweta
(15IAC)
Abstract

Preventing HIV/AIDS among female prisoners in kirikiri prison, Lagos, Nigeria
C Ehinmowo Onuwa, R C Akpan, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV and the Workplace: Preventing low productivity among Personnel of Nigeria
Prison Service
I Iwoh
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS Policy and supply of Condom to Prison Inmate In Nigeria: A Controversial Issue
R C Akpan, D Ofobrukweta, O Ehinmowo
(15IAC)
Abstract

Reducing HIV/AIDS stigmatization and discrimination among female prison inmates in Nigeria
R C Akpan, D E Ofobrukweta, R K Awosola
(14IAC)
Abstract

Sustaining HIV/AIDS programme in the prison community
D E Ofobrukweta, R C Akpan, R K Awosola
(14IAC)
Abstract

Rwanda

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Expanding HIV care and treatment to Rwandan prisons: a comparison of early outcomes to those
of the Rwandan National ART program
V. Mugisha, R. Sahabo, P. Twyman, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Expanding HIV care and treatment to Rwandan prisons
F. Ngaboyamahina
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Advocacy for HIV/AIDS prevention in / from Rwanda's prisons
L Nyabienda
(14IAC)
Abstract

South Africa

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Effectiveness of a Peer-Led HIV/AIDS and STI Health Education Intervention for
Prison Inmates in South Africa.
Sifunda S, Reddy PS, Braithwaite R, et al
Health Educ Behav. 2008 Jun 30
Abstract

Social construction and cultural meanings of STI/HIV-related terminology among
Nguni-speaking inmates and warders in four South African correctional facilities.
Sifunda S, Reddy PS, Braithwaite RB,
Health Educ Res. 2006 Sep 20;
Abstract

Access point analysis on the state of health care services in South African prisons:
A qualitative exploration of correctional health care workers' and inmates' perspectives
in Kwazulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
Sifunda S, Reddy PS, Braithwaite R, et al
Soc Sci Med. 2006 Aug 2;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT MONOGRAPH
HIV/AIDS in Prison, Problems, Policies and Potential
Goyer KC
Royal Tropical Institute Monograph No 79, February 2003
Paper

Custody-related deaths in durban, South Africa 1998-2000.
Bhana BD.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2003 Jun;24(2):202-7
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Sex, sexual violence and coercion in South African men´s prisons: critical challenges for the
fight against HIV/AIDS
S. Gear
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV prevention in South Africa: developing youth-to-youth interventions for detainees awaiting trial
and sentence
J. Tugwana
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The socio - economic characteristics of HIV in a South African prison
J Gow, G Smith, K Goyer, M Colvin
(15IAC)
Abstract

Comprehensive integrated support and prevention at the Johannesburg prison
D J Wessenaar
(14IAC)
Abstract

An analysis of the South African government’s response to HIV/AIDS in prison
K C Goyer
(14IAC)
Abstract

HIV prevalence at a men’s maximum security prison in South Africa
K C Goyer, M Colvin, J Gow, E Gouws
(14IAC)
Abstract

Tanzania

Tuberculosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Tuberculosis in a prison population in Mwanza, Tanzania (1994-1997).
Rutta E, Mutasingwa D, Ngallaba S, Mwansasu A
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2001 Aug;5(8):703-706
Abstract

Uganda

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Women prisoners living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
E. Mpangi
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS in prisons: a case of Luzira Upper Prison, Kampal, Uganda
M. Kamugisha
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS management and control in the Uganda Prison Service (UPS)
M Kaddu, F Nabatanzi
(15IAC)
Abstract

Zambia

HIV Infection/Disease

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HIV/AIDS in Zambian prisons
B. Kakonkanya , G. Malembeka, J. Mulota
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Strategies and options for enhancing ART provision in prison settings: experiences from Zambia
O. Simooya, N. Milapo, J. Malama - Kainga, G. Kabengele
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Peer education / challenges in prisons
Kawilila S.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS in Zambian prisons
B. Kakonkanya , G. Malembeka, J. Mulota
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Reduce HIV/AIDS in Zambian prisons within the Christian framework. [Men to
men transmission]
S Kawilila
(15IAC)
Abstract

Understanding sexual relationships and HIV/AIDS among inmates in Zambian prisons
N Sanjobo, O O Simooya
(15IAC)
Abstract

Challenging AIDS behind bars: time for commitment to action
O O Simooya , N E Sanjobo
(15IAC)
Abstract

Tuberculosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	Tuberculosis and multidrug resistance in Zambian prisons, 2000-2001. Habeenzu C, Mitarai S, Lubasi D, et al Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2007 Nov;11(11):1216-20. Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Challenges of managing TB at Kamfinsa Prison in Zambia
N Sanjobo
(15IAC)
Abstract

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