title: [Mandatory test for HIV infections in prison population: evaluation of the efficacy of a screening program].
abstract: The effectiveness of a screening programme for HIV infection among prisoners is discussed, in relation to validity of screening test, natural history ad modalities of transmission of the infection, hypothetical objectives of the programme, in comparison with alternatives prevention programmes. The association between HIV infection, e.v. drug abuse and sexual behaviours is analyzed. On the basis of available evidences the hypothesis of lack of effectiveness and possible harmfulness of this screening programme is proposed.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Perucci
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Michelozzi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arcà
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011329:Prisoners; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
vernacular_title: Test obbligatorio per infezioni HIV nella popolazione carceraria: valutazione di efficacia di un programma di screening.