Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Montina Befus"
- Montina Befus focuses her research on health-related issues in correctional facilities, with a particular emphasis on infectious diseases and their relationship to various factors such as drug use, obesity, and chronic health conditions among incarcerated individuals.
- Her studies reveal a significant association between drug use and the prevalence of skin and soft tissue infections in jail settings, as well as factors influencing health information seeking behaviors and clinical management among HIV-positive adults in the Dominican Republic.
- Befus highlights critical health disparities in prison populations, including the high rates of Staphylococcus aureus colonization, hepatitis C virus infection, and chronic health conditions, indicating a pressing need for targeted health interventions and improvements in healthcare accessibility within these environments.
