P.323
Analítico de Periódico
KREBS, Christopher P.
Inmate factors associated with HIV transmission in prison
Criminology & Public Policy, New York, V.5,n.1(Feb. 2006), p.113-136
HIV, PRISÃO
The prevalence of AIDS infection is approximately four times higher in state and Federal prisons than among the general U.S. population. It is also apparent that high-risk HIV transmission behaviors occur inside prison; however, data that validly document cases of HIV transmission in prison are rare. This study uses data from a large sample of state prison inmates and logistic regression to determine what inmate characteristics are associated with contracting HIV inside prison. Findings indicate that inmates who are nonwhite and younger and who have been convicted of sexual crimes and have served longer sentences are more likely to contract HIV inside prison.