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       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Expired carbon monoxide levels in self-reported smokers and nonsmokers in prison.
Cropsey KL, Eldridge GD, Weaver MF
Nicotine Tob Res. 2006 Oct;8(5):653-9.
Abstract

The effects of a prison smoking ban on smoking behavior and withdrawal
symptoms.
Cropsey KL, Kristeller JL. 
Addict Behav. 2005 Mar;30(3):589-94
 Abstract 
Juveniles
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Evaluating adolescents in juvenile detention facilities for urogenital
chlamydial infection: costs and effectiveness of alternative interventions.
Mrus JM, Biro FM, Huang B, Tsevat J.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Jul;157(7):696-702.
Abstract 
 
Determinants of service placements for youth with serious emotional and behavioral
disturbances.
Sheppard VB, Benjamin-Coleman R.
 Community Ment Health J. 2001 Feb;37(1):53-65
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    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Prevalence of smoking among youth incarcerated in VA 1999-2003
EL McGarvey, D Waite, RG Bernheim, C Linares
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
Chlamydia
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Evaluating adolescents in juvenile detention facilities for urogenital
chlamydial infection: costs and effectiveness of alternative interventions.
Mrus JM, Biro FM, Huang B, Tsevat J.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Jul;157(7):696-702.
Abstract 
Hepatitis C
 

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The spectrum of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in the Virginia Correctional
System: development of a strategy for the evaluation and treatment of inmates
with HCV.
Sterling RK, Brown RS Jr, Hofmann CM, et al 
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb;100(2):313-21.
 Abstract

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus in the virginia department of corrections:
can compliance overcome racial differences to response?
Sterling RK, Hofmann CM, Luketic VA
Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 May;99(5):866-72
 Abstract
HIV
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV Care in Correctional Settings Is Cost-Effective and Improves Medical Outcomes.
Wong, MT.
Inf Dis in Clinical Practice. 10 Suppl 1:S9-S15, March/April 2001.
 Abstract
Substance Use/Abuse
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prescription Drug Abuse Among Prisoners in Rural Southwestern Virginia.
Wunsch MJ, Nakamoto K, Goswami A, Schnoll SH. 
J Addict Dis. 2007;26(4):15-22.
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