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Regional/Multinational
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
HIV and tuberculosis in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa.
Telisinghe L, Charalambous S, Topp SM, et al
 Lancet. 2016 Jul 14
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 HIV infection, viral hepatitis and liver fibrosis among prison inmates in West Africa.
Jaquet A, Wandeler G, Tine J,  et al
 BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Jun 6;16(1):249.
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Criminal Justice Reform as HIV and TB Prevention in African Prisons.
 Todrys KW, Amon JJ.
PLoS Med. 2012 May;9(5):e1001215.
Paper

Tuberculosis and HIV Control in Sub-Saharan African Prisons: "Thinking Outside the Prison Cell"
 Reid SE, Topp SM, Turnbull ER,  et al
J Infect Dis. 2012 Mar 22.
Abstract

Tuberculosis in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa - the need for improved health services, surveillance and control.
 O'Grady J, Hoelscher M, Atun R,  et al
 Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2011 Jan 18
 Abstract

Tuberculosis in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa - the need for improved health services, surveillance
and control.
O'Grady J, Hoelscher M, Atun R,  et al
Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2011 Jan 18
 Abstrac
Belize
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors among male inmates at the Belize
Central Prison.
Gough E, Edwards P.
 Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2009 Apr;25(4):292-299
 Abstract
Botswana
 
General Prison Health Challenges

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Rapid Assessment of Tuberculosis in a Large Prison System ---Botswana, 2002
CDC
 MMWR March 28, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. 12
 Paper		  
Burkina Faso
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiological and etiological aspects of superficial fungal infections among prison inmates in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Zida A, Barro-Traoré F, Dera M,  et al
J Mycol Med. 2015 Apr 18
 Abstract

Prevalences and risk factors associated with infection by human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus,
syphilis and bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis in prisons in Burkina
FasoDiendéré EA, Tiéno H, Bognounou R,  et  al
Med Trop (Mars). 2011 Oct;71(5):464-7.
Abstract

  
Cameroon
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Burden of human scabies in sub-Saharan African prisons: Evidence from the west region of Cameroon.
Kouotou EA, N Nansseu JR, Sangare A, et al
 Australas J Dermatol. 2017 Mar 1.
 Abstract

Controlling tuberculosis in prisons against confinement conditions: a lost case?
Experience from Cameroon.
Noeske J, Ndi N, Mbondi S
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2011 Feb;15(2):223-7.
 Abstract
Côte d'Ivoire
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Beriberi, recurrent nutritional disease in a detention house in Côte-d'Ivoire.
Aké-Tano O, Konan EY, Tetchi EO, et al
Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2011 Feb 18
 Abstract
Ethiopia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 One-fourth of the prisoners are underweight in Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
Abera SF, Adane K.
BMC Public Health. 2017 May 15;17(1):449.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV co-infection in prison settings of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia.
Gebrecherkos T, Gelaw B, Tessema B.
BMC Public Health. 2016 Oct 18;16(1):1091
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A first insight into high prevalence of undiagnosed smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in northern Ethiopian prisons: implications for greater investment and quality control.
Biadglegne F, Rodloff AC, Sack U.
PLoS One. 2014 Sep 9;9(9):e106869
 Paper

The Westgate Service and Related Referral, Assessment, and Treatment Processes
Bennett AL.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2014 Jun 13
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Prevalence of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis among prisoners in North Gondar Zone Prison, northwest Ethiopia.
Moges B, Amare B, Asfaw F,  et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2012 Dec 15;12(1):352.
Paper

Assessment of knowledge and practice about tuberculosis among eastern Ethiopian prisoners.
Abebe DS, Biffa D, Bjune G, Ameni G, Abebe F.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2011 Feb;15(2):228-33.
 Abstract
Ghana
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Assessment of prison life of persons with disability in Ghana.
Dogbe J, Owusu-Dabo E, et al
 BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2016 Aug 8;
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FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Correlates of HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections among prison inmates and officers
in Ghana: a national multicenter study.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al 
BMC Infect Dis. 2008 Mar 7;8(1):33
Paper
 
Correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among incarcerated Ghanaians: a national multicentre
study.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al  
 J Med Microbiol. 2007 Mar;56(Pt 3):391-7.
Abstract

Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and syphilis
among prison inmates and officers at Nsawam and Accra, Ghana.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al 
Med Microbiol. 2006 May;55(Pt 5):593-7.
Abstract
Guinea
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Neurological disorders related to vitamin B12 deficiency in prisons in Guinea: a 22-case study
Cisse FA, Bah H, Konate F,  et al
Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2013 Jun 21
 Abstract

Correlates of violence in Guinea's Maison Centrale Prison: A statistical approach to documenting
human rights abuses.
Osborn RE.
Health Hum Rights. 2010 Dec 15;12(2):73-87.
 Abstract
Kenya
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Substance use among inmates at the Eldoret prison in Western Kenya.
 Kinyanjui DW, Atwoli L.
 BMC Psychiatry. 2013 Feb 13;13(1):53
 Paper
 
Malawi
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis among prisoners in Malawi:
a national survey.
Banda HT, Gausi F, Harries AD, Salaniponi FM.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2009 Dec;13(12):1557-9.
 Abstract

 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  VSO and government of Malawi joint qualitative study identifies high incidence of forced and coerced sexual encounters
between male prisoners in Malawi and resultant vulnerability to HIV and AIDS infection
C. Ingleby, S. Tahuna, C. Muchungu
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of prisoners towards sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services at
Zomba Central Prison, Malawi
F. Limbani, M. Mkandawire, S. Makhuva
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Madagascar
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Plague risk in vulnerable community: assessment of Xenopsylla cheopis susceptibility to insecticides in Malagasy prisons
Miarinjara A, Vergain J, Kavaruganda JM,  et al
Infect Dis Poverty. 2017 Nov 7;6(1):141
 Paper		  
Mauritania
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Serological and Behavioral Survey on HIV/AIDS among prisoners in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
Ba K, Keita M, Fall-Malick FZ, et al
 Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2015 Aug;108(3):208-12
 Abstract		  
Morocco
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Voice, Boundary Work, and Visibility in Research on Sex Work in Morocco.
Montgomery A.
Med Anthropol. 2014 Sep 16:1-15
 Abstract

Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infection in female prisoners in Morocco
El Ghrari K, Terrab Z, Benchikhi H, et al
East Mediterr Health J. 2007 Jul-Aug;13(4):774-9
 Abstract

Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infection in female prisoners in Morocco
El Ghrari K, Terrab Z, Benchikhi H, et al
East Mediterr Health J. 2007 Jul-Aug;13(4):774-9.
 Abstract
Mozambique
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Health behind bars: HIV prevention and health promotion in prison settings in Mozambique
A. Zandamela, M.R. Mobaracaly, M. Benedetti, et al
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Namibia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Namibian prisoners describe barriers to HIV antiretroviral therapy adherence.
Shalihu N, Pretorius L, van Dyk A, et al  
 AIDS Care. 2014 Feb 6
Nigeria
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Oral health status of a sample of prisoners in Enugu: a disadvantaged population.
Akaji E, Ashiwaju M.
 Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2014 Jul;4(4):650-3.
Paper

Pattern of dermatoses among inmates of Ilesha Prison, Nigeria.
Oninla OA, Onayemi O, Olasode OA, Oninla SO.
 Niger Postgrad Med J. 2013 Sep;20(3):174-80.
 Abstract

Tobacco use and oral health of inmates in a Nigerian prison.
Akaji EA, Folaranmi N.
Niger J Clin Pract. 2013 Oct-Dec;16(4):473-7.
 Abstract

Skin infections and infestations in prison inmates.
Oninla OA, Onayemi O.
Int J Dermatol. 2012 Feb;51(2):178-81.
Abstract

Incidence and spread of mycobacterium tuberculosis-associated infection among Aba
Federal prison inmates in Nigeria.
Chigbu LN, Iroegbu CU.
J Health Popul Nutr. 2010 Aug;28(4):327-32
 Abstract
Rwanda
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Advocating for safe abortion in Rwanda: how young people and the personal stories of young women in prison brought about change
Umuhoza C, Oosters B, van Reeuwijk M, Vanwesenbeeck I.
Reprod Health Matters. 2013 Jun;21(41):49-56.
Abstract
South Africa
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Human rights and mental health in post-apartheid South Africa: lessons from health care professionals working with suicidal inmates in the prison system.
Bantjes J, Swartz L, Niewoudt P.
BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2017 Oct 12;
 Paper

An Exploratory Study of Staff Capture at the South African Inspectorate of Prisons
Wood S.
 Int J Comp Appl Crim Justice. 2012;36(1):45-59.
 Abstract

Tuberculosis in a South African prison - a transmission modelling analysis.
Johnstone-Robertson S, Lawn SD,
S Afr Med J. 2011 Nov 1;101(11):809-13.
 Abstract

Predictors of psychological sequelae of torture among South African former political prisoners.
Halvorsen JØ, Kagee A. |
J Interpers Violence. 2010 Jun;25(6):989-1005.
 Abstract

 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
VSO Regional AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa (RAISA) sets up the Southern African Network on prisons to advocate for the implementation
of minimum prison health, HIV and AIDS care standards
C. Ingleby, M. Ayalew, B. Mundeta
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Tanzania
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Tuberculosis in a prison population in Mwanza, Tanzania (1994-1997).  
Rutta E, Mutasingwa D, Ngallaba S, Mwansasu A  
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2001 Aug;5(8):703-706
Abstract

 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV prevalence and related risk factors in prison settings: findings from a rapid situational assessment in mainland Tanzania
B. Mutayoba, B. Ngowi, W. Kohi, et al
 XX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Togo
           
HIV Infection/Disease

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV seroprevalence among inmates in Togo.
Ekouevi DK, D'almeida S, Salou M, et al
Med Mal Infect. 2013 Jul 29.
Abstract
Tunisia
           
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
  Molecular epidemiology of a Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 outbreak in a Tunisian jail.
Mehiri-Zghal E, Decousser JW, et al 
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2010 Feb;66(2):225-7.
Abstract
Uganda
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
  Incarceration and exposure to internally displaced persons camps associated with reproductive rights abuses among sex workers in northern Uganda
Erickson M, Goldenberg SM, Akello M, et al
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2017 Feb 9.
Abstract

Prison term for nurse who exposed child to HIV risk.
[No authors listed]
 Nurs Stand. 2014 Jun 4;28(40):10.
Abstract
Zambia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Exploring the drivers of health and healthcare access in Zambian prisons: a health systems approach.
Topp SM, Moonga CN, Luo N, et al
Health Policy Plan. 2016 Nov;31(9):1250-61
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Exploring the drivers of health and healthcare access in Zambian prisons: a health systems approach.
Topp SM, Moonga CN, Luo N,  et al
Health Policy Plan. 2016 May 24.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 The High Burden of Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in a Large Zambian Prison: A Public Health
Henostroza G, Topp SM, Hatwiinda S, et al
PLoS One. 2013 Aug 14;8(8):e67338
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