title: [Epidemiology and legislation: HIV infections, AIDS and prisons].
abstract: A review of legislative and regulatory policies regarding the issues of HIV infection and AIDS epidemic in correctional facilities is conducted. Screening and prevention policies, mainly in the US State and Federal legislation, are particularly reviewed. Liberal and compulsory policies, including voluntary and mandatory screening tests for various prison population groups are analyzed.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marotta
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Perucci
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005060:Europe; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008403:Mass Screening; D011329:Prisoners / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States
vernacular_title: Epidemiologia e legislazione: infezioni HIV, AIDS e carceri.