A qualitative exploration of HIV/AIDS health care services in Indian prisons.
HIV illness has emerged as one of the pressing public health concerns in correctional systems. This article is a qualitative exploration of the state of health care services with regard to HIV/AIDS in three correctional facilities in Maharashtra state in India. Case studies of 10 reported cases of HIV-positive inmates were prepared from their narratives obtained through face-to-face in-depth unstructured interviews. The data were analyzed thematically. High-risk behavior among prisoners, inadequate access to health care services for HIV-positive inmates, and lack of HIV/AIDS prevention programs emerged as some of the major areas of concern. Collaboration of the Prison Department with the National Aids Control Programme is a key recommendation.
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Sayantani
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India. sayantani.guin@gmail.com
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006291:Health Policy; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011329:Prisoners; D011330:Prisons / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012309:Risk-Taking