Prevalence and predictors of trichomonas infection in newly incarcerated women.

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is the most prevalent curable sexually transmitted infection in the United States and may lead to preterm delivery, infertility, and increased HIV transmission. Incarcerated women may be at especially high risk for infection, although few studies have examined routine screening for Trichomonas infection in this population.

Methods: Women older than 18 years entering the Rhode Island Department of Corrections between September 2009 and May 2011 were recruited to participate.

Preventive healthcare for underserved women: results of a prison survey.

Objectives: We sought to determine the preventive healthcare needs of incarcerated women in the following areas: cervical cancer and breast cancer screening, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening, hepatitis screening and vaccination, and smoking cessation.

Methods: A cross-sectional interview survey of a random sample of 100 incarcerated women at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) in Cranston, Rhode Island, was conducted.

Results: Participants were 62% white, 11% African American, 13% Hispanic, and 14% of mixed race.