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Bali
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Running effective HIV prevention programs among inmates: lessons from Bali
 S.H. Kounang
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Bangladesh
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV Prevention intervention at two prison setting in Bangladesh
 S. Rabbani
(XVII International  AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV risk behaviors and STD prevalence among young male prisoners in Thailand
 C. Lertpiriyasuwat, K. Jantarathaneewat , K. Fox, et al
 (XVII International  AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Captive audience: reducing HIV risk and presenting opportunity to incarcerated IDU in Dhaka,
Bangladesh
 D. Lindsey, Z. Rahman, R. Parlato, et al
 (XVII International  AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Borneo
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 
  Characteristics and Knowledge About HIV/AIDS and Drugs Abuse Associated with Inmates Education
Level within Prison Populations in Singkawang, West Borneo in 2006.
Sigarlaki HG.
Acta Med Indones. 2008 Jul-Sep;40(3):129-34.
 Abstract
Cambodia
 
          Internet Documents
 
 

FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Cambodia: Khmer Rouge Prison Survivor Wins Rights Award
Human Rights Watch February 6, 2007
 News Report
China
           
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 
 
Incarceration of female sex workers in China and STI/HIV Programmes that are not
rights based are doomed to fail.
Goodyear M. 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jan 9
Abstract
 
TB surveillance in correctional institutions in Hong Kong, 1999-2005.
Wong MY, Leung CC, Tam CM, et al  
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2008 Jan;12(1):93-8
 Abstract
 
Outcome of kidney transplantation using organs from executed prisoners: is it justified
beyond the ethical issue?
Shu KH, Wu MJ, Chen CH, et al
J Chin Med Assoc. 2007 May;70(5):193-9.
 Abstract
 
Organ transplantation using organs taken from executed prisoners in China--a call for the
cessation of Israeli participation in the process.  
Lavee J. 
Lavee J.Harefuah. 2006 Oct;145(10):749-52,
 Abstract
 
Prevalence and characteristics of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in female
prisoners in China.
Huang G, Zhang Y, Momartin S, Cao Y, Zhao L.
Compr Psychiatry. 2006 Jan-Feb;47(1):20-9.
 Abstract

Chest radiograph screening for tuberculosis in a Hong Kong prison.
Leung CC, Chan CK, Tam CM, et al 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2005 Jun;9(6):627-32.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Incarceration of sex workers in the People’s Republic of China
Tucker J.
(XVI International  AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Inmate education as a strategic approach for HIV/AIDS prevention in Hong Kong prisons
Fung C., Yuen H., Tse W.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
India
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

  Analysis of serological evidence of different hepatitis viruses in acute viral hepatitis in
prisoners in relation to risk factors. 
Kar P, Gangwal P, Budhiraja B, et al 
 Indian J Med Res 2000 Oct;112:128-32
 Abstract
   
  High India. prevalence of sexually transmitted and blood-borne  infections amongst the
inmates of a district jail in Northern India.
Singh S, Prasad R, Mohanty A.
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Jul;10(7):475-8
Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Creation of the www.SehatWorldwide.org website for sharing resources and tools for peer-led HIV/AIDS
prevention programs in Indian Prisons: A model for transcending borders to ensure women's right to health
 information
A Bahl, B Wallace
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Curing the disease, killing the patient: drug use and criminal justice system need for anew approach.
 S. Aliya, P. Siva 
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Workplace intervention program for risk reduction in prisons
Palve A., Borges N., Afsar SM, et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV risk behavior in prisons among drug users In Mumbai
Donde S.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of STDs/HIV infection in prisons of West Bengal and prevention programs in India
Nag AK, Chattopadhayay D., Nag S., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Targeting rural families, students, truckers, migrant worker and prisoners
R A Arif
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV/AIDS intervention with prison-inmates: never before behind bars
N B Shaikh
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Knowledge and commitment for action in HIV/AIDS prevention in prisons of
Gujarat, India
P A Pachpinde
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Working behind the bars: Gujarat experience with prison inmates
A P Patel, U A Pandya, D Teraiya, N D Mehta
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV prevention programme for prisoners in India : A successful experience
M U B Mohammed
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Awareness, perception and risk behaviours of drug users in the prisons
C Paul, S Das Gupta, S Sharma, M Deb
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Effective Advocacy and Involvement: A key to meaningful interventions with prisons and
prisoners
B P Lingamallu, S Sukumara, K Chandramouli
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Government response to the challenging prison intervention
K Y Gandhi
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Indonesia
           
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Involvement of prison staff to increase coverage of HIV intervention targeting prisoners: Indonesia’s
experience
 H. Puteranto Y. Yerus Rusalam, H. Salim, M. Aman
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
PERFORMA: the most at risk population in the frontline of drug policy advocacy
 Y.A. Sibuea
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Indonesia introduces the first prison Methadone maintenance treatment (PMMT) in Asia
Atmosukarto I., Winarso I., Hartawan A.A.G
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Empowering the Captives: lessons from HIV prevention in prisons in Bali, Indonesia
Kaunang H., Sukantara K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Establishment of the national strategy to overcome the spreading of HIV/AIDS at prison
in Indonesia
Hendra S., Puteranto H., Sulistyati E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Japan
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 
 
Metabolic improvement of male prisoners with type 2 diabetes in Fukushima Prison, Japan.
Hinata M, Ono M, Midorikawa S, Nakanishi K. 
Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2007 Jan 5;
 Abstract
 
Characteristics of self-cutters among male inmates: Association with bulimia and dissociation.
Matsumoto T, Yamaguchi A, Asami T, et al
Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2005 Jun;59(3):319-26
 Abstract

Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in incarcerated juvenile delinquents in Japan.
Yoshinaga C, Kadomoto I, Otani T, et al 
Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Aug;58(4):383-388
 Abstract
Korea
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

  Foreign objects in Korean prisoners.
Lee TH, Kang YW, Kim HJ, et al
Korean J Intern Med. 2007 Dec;22(4):275-8
 Abstract
Kyrgyzstan
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

  Drug use in prisons in Kyrgyzstan: a study about the effect of health promotion among prisoners.
Moller LF, van den Bergh BJ, KarymbaevaS . et al  
Int J Prison Health. 2008 Sep;4(3):124-33.
 Abstract
Malaysia
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
HIV/ TB Co- infection In Prisons And Drug Rehabilitation Centres In Selangor State,
Malaysia (2000-2002)
B Venugopalan
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Learning to care: Setting up a home for HIV positive drug users and ex-prisoners
R Rotthoff, P Narayanan
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Mongolia
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  “Let’s go home healthy” – HIV prevention in Mongolian prisons
 N. Alimaa , J. Jargal
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Nepal
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Outreach project in Nepal: success in access to prevention and care for injecting drug users
 E. Fleutelot, R. Kafle, S. Shah
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Taiwan
 

Epidemiology/Disease Seroprevalence/Incidence Studies   

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Hepatitis C virus infection among short-term intravenous drug users in southern Taiwan.
Chang CJ, Lin CH, Lee CT,  et al.
Eur J Epidemiol 1999 Aug;15(7):597-601
 Abstract

General Prison Health Challenges

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Assessment of health status among incarcerated men.
Lai SW, Chang WL, Liao KF. 
Am J Med Sci. 2008 Jun;335(6):465-
 Abstract

Psychiatric comorbidity and gender differences of persons incarcerated for
methamphetamine abuse in Taiwan.
Lin SK, Ball D, Hsiao CC, et al  
Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Apr;58(2):206-12.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

Responding to the needs of prisoners who are infected with HIV in Taiwan
T Hsieh
(14IAC)
 Abstract
Thailand
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Correlates of Incarceration Among Young Methamphetamine Users in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Thomson N, Sutcliffe CG, Sirirojn B, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Oct 15.
 Abstract
 
A prevalence survey for smear-positive tuberculosis in Thai prisons.
Jittimanee SX, Ngamtrairai N, White MC, Jittimanee S. 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2007 May;11(5):556-61.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 HIV infection and risk factors among Bangkok prisoners, Thailand: a prospective cohort study.
Thaisri H, Lerwitworapong J, Vongsheree S, Sawanpanyalert P, et al  B
BMC Infect Dis. 2003 Oct 28
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Risk of prevalent HIV infection associated with incarceration among injecting drug users in
Bangkok, Thailand: case-control study
Buavirat A, Page-Shafer K,  van Griensven G J P, et al 
BMJ 2003;326 308
 Paper

Incarceration and Risk for HIV Infection Among Injection Drug Users in Bangkok.
Choopanya K, Des Jarlais DC, Vanichseni S, et al.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2002 Jan1;29(1):86-94
 Abstract
 

  
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Comprehensive HIV prevention and care in Thai prisons
 N. Ngamtrairai, J. Sriwongsa, S. Kongpakpean, B. Chayatab
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Implementation of TB/HIV integrated program in Thai prisons
 N. Ngamtrairai , C. Jareanporn
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Participation of prisoner in HIV/STD prevention program at central correctional institution for
  young offenders
 C. Lertpiriyasuwat, K. Jantharathaneewat, T. Udom
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Antiretroviral treatment can be successful within a prison setting. The experience from
Bangkwang Central Prison Thailand!
Srisuphanthavorn M., Chayatub B., Chua A., et al|
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The effectiveness of self-help group on self-care behaviors in HIV-infected prisoners, Thailand
N Ngamtrairai, B Phuaram, B Sukkho, D Vechsawan, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Increasing access to care for PHAs in prison, Thailand
S Kasisedapan
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Support for PLHAs in prisons - A collaborative project of the private and government sectors
P Wonglue
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV/AIDS prevention policies for prisons: experiences from Thailand
N I P Ngamtrairi
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Viet Nam
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Vietnam Red Cross working in prisons on HIV/AIDS
N V T Nguyen, D Tran Tri
(15IAC)
 Abstract

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