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          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

Establishing prison-based harm reduction policies & programs in Eastern Europe
& the former Soviet Union
T Kerr, M Curtis, R Jurgens, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Armenia
           
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

A study of gender-sensitivity of existing strategies and activities on re-socialization
of HIV-positive female prisoners in 5 newly independent states: Armenia, Belarus,
Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Grigoryeva E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Azerbaijan
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Drug resistant tuberculosis in prisons in Azerbaijan: case study. 
Coninx R, Pfyffer GE, Mathieu G E, et al.
BMJ 1998; 316: 1423-1425
 Paper                                              
Belarus
           
Tuberculosis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries           

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Evaluation of Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube for Direct and Indirect Drug Susceptibility
Testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Respiratory Specimens in a Siberian Prison
Hospital.
Goloubeva V, Lecocq M, Lassowsky P, et al. 
J Clin Microbiol 2001 Apr;39(4):1501-5
 Paper

Tuberculosis in penitentiaries of the Republic of Belarus .
Krivonos PS, Kalechits OM, Avdeev GS, et al.
Probl Tuberk 1999;(6):8-10
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  A study of gender-sensitivity of existing strategies and activities on re-socialization
of HIV-positive female prisoners in 5 newly independent states: Armenia, Belarus,
Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Grigoryeva E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Georgia
           
          Internet Documents
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Undue Punishment Abuses against Prisoners in Georgia
Human Rights Watch September 14, 2006
 News Report
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
  
  High levels of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs among prisoners with pulmonary tuberculosis in Georgia.
Jugheli L, Rigouts L, Shamputa IC, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2008 May;12(5):561-6.
 Abstract
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Control of HIV/AIDS in prisons: specifics of prevention interventions in the post-soviet
penitentiary system
Tsereteli N., Lomidze G., Kasrelishvili V.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Moldova
           
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
HIV risk in a prison population in Nicaragua
 L. Montero
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Comprehensive approach of HIV prevention in Moldova prison settings
 L. Gherman , V. Slobozian
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A study of gender-sensitivity of existing strategies and activities on re-socialization
of HIV-positive female prisoners in 5 newly independent states: Armenia, Belarus,
Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Grigoryeva E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Risky attitude and behaviour in prisons of Moldova
D Laticevschi, A Leorda, V Soltan
 (14IAC)
 Abstract   
Russia
           
General Reports
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Incidence of tuberculosis in officials from penitentiaries of the Republic of Udmurtia
[No authors listed]
Probl Tuberk Bolezn Legk. 2008;(3):18-9
 Abstract
 
Clinical features of tuberculous pleurisy in viral hepatitis and HIV infection at penitentiaries.
[No authors listed]
Probl Tuberk Bolezn Legk. 2007;(12):34-8.
 Abstract
 
Drug injecting and syringe use in the HIV risk environment of Russian penitentiary institutions:
qualitative study.
Sarang A, Rhodes T, Platt L, et al
Addiction. 2006 Dec;101(12):1787-96.
 Abstract
 
Suicidal ideations and attempts in Russian juvenile delinquents.
Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Koposov R, et al 
Psychiatr Danub. 2006 Sep;18 Suppl 1:57.
 Abstract
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV education in a Siberian prison colony for drug dependent males.
Dolan KA, Bijl M, White B.
Int J Equity Health. 2004 Jun 21;3(1):7.
 Paper
 
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Culture and traditions in Russian prisons and its impact on health promotion and training
processes
A I Grigoriev, V Demchenko
 (14IAC)
 Abstract 
 
Best practice harm reduction in community and prisons settings in Russian Federation:
a world bank study
D Burrows
 (14IAC)
 Abstract  
 
Adult-learning principles: bringing new models of safer behaviour into Russian prisons
V V Demchenko, A V Frolov
 (14IAC)
 Abstract 
 
HIV
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
The crucial role of HIV counseling in prison
 E. Fleutelot , T. Bakulina , C. Prunier-Duparge, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Impact of HIV and drug use on prison system and the role of non-governmental
organizations in solution the emerging problems. Example of St-Petersburg
O. Smirnova
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The importance of institutionalised training in preventing the spread of HIV infection in Russian
prisons and the contribution of non-governmental organisations
Kruk A., Podorozhnaya E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV testing, prevalence and risk behaviors among prisoners in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Bakulina T., Leonova O.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A study of gender-sensitivity of existing strategies and activities on re-socialization
of HIV-positive female prisoners in 5 newly independent states: Armenia, Belarus,
Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Grigoryeva E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Towards access to care and treatment for HIV+ inmates in Russia: the innovative activities.
 of the IMENA+ organization
 C. Prunier-Duparge, T. Bakulina, E. Fleutelot, et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Risk behaviours among prisoners in Russia. HIV testing and prevalence
S A Shabanov
 (15IAC)
 Abstract   

The extent of injecting drug use and related HIV transmission in the global prison population.
 K Dolan,  C Aceijas, G V Stimson, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract   
 
The NGOs of Russia in policymaking, prevention and the increase of quality
of life of PLWHA in Russian prisons.
T Bakulina
 (14IAC)
 Abstract   
 
Distribution of HIV-1 genetic subtypes among HIV-infected individuals in
prisons in Russia
E V Kazennova, A F Bobkov, T A Khanina, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract  
 
Social adaptation of released AIDS - infested prisoners
C A V Chernyshev
 (14IAC)
 Abstract 
 
Effective Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention and the Protection of Rights of HIV+
Prison Inmates in the Russian Federation
M A Nikitina
 (14IAC)
 Abstract 
 
Tuberculosis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Comparative analysis of tuberculosis morbidity trends in the penitentiary and civil health
care systems of the Udmurt Republic over 10 years
[No authors listed] Probl Tuberk Bolezn Legk. 2007;(8):38-9.
 Abstract
 
Risk factors for developing tuberculosis in remand prisons in St. Petersburg, Russia -
a case-control study.
Lobacheva T, Asikainen T, Giesecke J.
Eur J Epidemiol. 2007 Mar 3;
 Abstract
 
Predominance of multi-drug-resistant LAM and Beijing family strains among Mycobacterium
tuberculosis isolates recovered from prison inmates in Tula Region, Russia.
Ignatova A, Dubiley S, Stepanshina V, Shemyakin I.  
Med Microbiol. 2006 Oct;55(Pt 10):1413-8
 Abstract
 
Treatment outcomes in an integrated civilian and prison MDR-TB treatment program in Russia.
Shin SS, Pasechnikov AD, Gelmanova IY, et al;  
 Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2006 Apr;10(4):402-8.
Abstract
 
Barriers to completion of tuberculosis treatment among prisoners and former prisoners
in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Fry RS, Khoshnood K, Vdovichenko E 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2005 Sep;9(9):1027-33
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pulmonary tuberculosis in two remand prisons (SIZOs) in St Petersburg, Russia.
Lobacheva T, Sazhin V, Vdovichenko E, Giesecke J.
Euro Surveill. 2005 Jun 1;10(6)
 Paper

Rates of drug resistance and risk factor analysis in civilian and prison patients with
tuberculosis in Samara Region, Russia.
Ruddy M, Balabanova Y, Graham C, et al  
Thorax. 2005 Feb;60(2):130-135.
 Abstract
 

Analyzing the epidemic situation due to tuberculosis and ways of optimization of
its control in the penitentiary facilities of the Ulyanovsk Region
Molofeev AN, Shelud'ko AP, Zhukova LA.
Probl Tuberk Bolezn Legk. 2004;(3):3-6.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Rifampin- and Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in russian civilians and prison inmates:
dominance of the Beijing strain family.
DrobniewskiF, Balabanova Y, Ruddy M,  et al
Emerg Infect Dis2002 Nov
Paper
Uzbekistan
 
Human Rights

          News

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Torture Death in Prison
Human Rights Watch June 03,2003
 Internet Document
Ukraine
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

 
HIV seroprevalence among new TB patients in the civilian and prisoner
populations of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Raykhert I, Miskinis K, Lepshyna S, et al
 Scand J Infect Dis. 2008 Apr 7:1-8.
Abstract

The results of a joint project of the State Department of Ukraine on the  Implementation
of Punishments and UNAIDS to  decrease the risk of the spread of HIV in the prisons of
Ukraine.
Gunchenko AN, Andrushchak LI.
Zh  Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol 2000 Jul-Aug;(4):95-6     
Abstract
 

  
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Antiretroviral therapy and HIV care in prison settings in Ukraine
L Kononenko
 (XVII International AIDS)
 Poster Presentation
 
ART adherence forming in prison settings
 V. Lapshyna
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV prevention and treatment among ex-prisoners in Ukraine
 O. German
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A study of gender-sensitivity of existing strategies and activities on re-socialization
of HIV-positive female prisoners in 5 newly independent states: Armenia, Belarus,
Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Grigoryeva E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Prison theatre against AIDS
German E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Development of harm reduction and syringes exchange programmes among inmates in
the prisons
M I Gagarkin
 (15IAC)
 Abstract      

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