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[Vulnerability of male prisoners to HIV /AIDS in Ouagadougou/ Burkina Faso]. | LitMetric

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study aimed to assess the HIV vulnerability of male prisoners, focusing on risky behaviors and access to prevention methods in Ouagadougou Prison, Burkina Faso.
  • Conducted in July and August 2012, the research included interviews with 165 male inmates and discussions with prison staff, revealing high levels of ignorance about sexually transmitted infections despite good knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
  • Key findings indicated that prison conditions, such as sharing razors and limited access to condoms, heighten HIV risk, suggesting the need for targeted prevention programs for inmates.

Article Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the vulnerability of male prisoners to HIV, risk behaviour and access to prevention.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in july and August 2012 in Ouagadougou Prison in Burkina Faso. Two trained investigators collected data by means of individual interviews in the prison visiting room using a questionnaire administered to male inmates 18 years and older, imprisoned for more than three months. Two focus groups were conducted with prison guards and healthcare personnel.

Results: A total of165 male prisoners were interviewed. The mean prison sentence was 19 months, the median age of the inmates was 28years and 45% of them were illiterate. About4% of male prisoners reported having had homosexual relations during their imprisonment. However, data indicate underreporting and denial of homosexual behaviour by prisoners. 49% of prisoners shared razors or razorblades in prison. None of the interviewees reported injected drug use or tattoos in prison. The majority (84%) of prisoners had a good knowledge of HIVjAIDS and 6% were aware of the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Only 5% of prisoners had had a screening test during their stay in prison.

Conclusion: Prison conditions, homosexual behaviour and absence of condoms in prison accentuate the vulnerability of prisoners to HIV j AIDS. Implementation of a prevention programme and management HIV-positive prisoners would help to reduce significantly the risk of HIV transmission in prison.

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