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Chlamydia
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Is Jail Screening Associated With a Decrease in Chlamydia Positivity Among Females Seeking Health
Services at Community Clinics?-San Francisco, 1997-2004.
Barry PM, Kent CK, Scott KC, Goldenson J, Klausner JD. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Apr 10
 Abstract
 
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections among men and women
entering California prisons.
Bernstein KT, Chow JM, Ruiz J, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2006 Oct;96(10):1862-6.
Abstract

Chlamydia screening of youth and young adults in non-clinical settings throughout California.
Bauer HM, Chartier M, Kessell E, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Jul;31(7):409-14
 Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Awareness and Environmental Exposures Related to Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at Two California Prisons, 2013.
Benedict K, Purfield AE, Mohle-Boetani J,  et al 
J Correct Health Care. 2016 Apr;22(2):157-63.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Rates and Risk Factors for Coccidioidomycosis among Prison Inmates, California, USA, 2011.
Wheeler C, Lucas KD, Mohle-Boetani JC.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015;21(1).
 Paper

Outcomes among inmates treated for coccidioidomycosis at a correctional institution during a
community outbreak, Kern County, California, 2004.
urwell LA, Park BJ, Wannemuehler KA,  et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Dec 1;49(11):e113-9
 Abstract
Hepatitis C
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Hepatitis C virus infection among prisoners in the California state correctional system.
Fox RK, Currie SL, Evans J, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Jul 15;41(2):177-86
 Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among   inmates entering the 
California correctional system.
Ruiz JD, Molitor F, Sun RK, et al.
West J Med 1999 Mar;170(3):156-60
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

  No warning shots: The risks and realities of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in California prisons and other correctional settings
M Molina
(139 APHA)
Abstract
HIV
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The Effect of Patient Navigation on the Likelihood of Engagement in Clinical Care for HIV-Infected Individuals Leaving Jail.
Myers JJ, Kang Dufour MS, Koester KA,
 Am J Public Health. 2018 Jan 18:e1-e8.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Evaluation of Routine HIV Opt-Out Screening and Continuum of Care Services Following Entry into Eight Prison Reception Centers - California, 2012.
Lucas KD, Eckert V, Behrends CN,  
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep.2016 Feb 26;65(7):178-181.
Paper


 A Condom Distribution Program in the Los Angeles Men's Central Jail: Sheriff Deputies' Attitudes and Opinions.
McCuller WJ, Harawa NT. """
J Correct Health Care. 2014 Jun 16;20(3):195-202.
 Abstract

Condom Distribution in Jail to Prevent HIV Infection.
Leibowitz AA, Harawa N, Sylla M,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2012 May 4.
 Abstract

Directly Observed versus Self-administered Antiretroviral Therapies: Preference of HIV-Positive Jailed Inmates in San Francisco.
 Saberi P, Caswell NH, Jamison R, et al
J Urban Health. 2012 May 1.
 Abstract

Cost and Threshold Analysis of an HIV/STI/Hepatitis Prevention Intervention for Young Men Leaving Prison:
 Project START.
 Johnson AP, Macgowan RJ, Eldridge GD, et al
AIDS Behav. 2011 Nov 29.
 Abstract

Effectiveness of an HIV Prevention Program for Women Visiting Their Incarcerated Partners:
The HOME Project.
Grinstead Reznick O, Comfort M, McCartney K, Neilands TB.
AIDS Behav. 2010 Aug 12.
 Abstract

Using Arrest Charge to Screen for Undiagnosed HIV Infection Among New Arrestees:
A Study in Los Angeles County.
Harawa NT, Bingham TA, Butler QR, et al 
J Correct Health Care. 2009 Apr;15(2):105-17.
 Abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Prevalence among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men, 2000-2005.
Javanbakht M, Murphy R, Harawa NT, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Dec 31
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
'I have been in the life?' facilitating engagement in care of recently released HIV-positive inmates:
an ethnographic study of the San Francisco Navigator Project
K. Koester1,, C. Pearson , C. Ahlstrom, J.J. Myers
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Staph Infections
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Risk factors for infection and colonization with community-associated methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus in the Los Angeles County jail: a case-control study.
Maree CL, Eells SJ, Tan J,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Dec 1;51(11):1248-57.
 Abstract

Risk Factors for Infection and Colonization with Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus in the Los Angeles County Jail: A Case-Control Study.
Maree CL, Eells SJ, Tan J, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Dec 1;51(11):1248-57.
 Abstract

What happened after the introduction of USA300 in correctional facilities? A long term follow-up of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) molecular epidemiology in San Francisco jails.
Tattevin P, Diep BA, Jula M, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Oct 15
 Abstract
STIs/STDs: General
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Cost and Threshold Analysis of an HIV/STI/Hepatitis Prevention Intervention for Young Men Leaving Prison:
 Project START.
 Johnson AP, Macgowan RJ, Eldridge GD, et al
AIDS Behav. 2011 Nov 29.
 Abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Prevalence among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men, 2000-2005.
Javanbakht M, Murphy R, Harawa NT, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Dec 31
 Abstract

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.
Tuli K, Kerndt PR.Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Jan 28
Abstract
Tuberculosis
 

Disease Incidence/Epidemiology

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Tuberculosis Outbreak in a Housing Unit for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected
Patients in a Correctional Facility: Transmission Risk Factors and Effective Outbreak Control.
Mohle-Boetani JC, Miguelino V, Dewsnup DH, et al
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Jan 17;34(5
 Abstract

Discharge Planning

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2005 Apr;20(2):163-174.
Abstract

Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2004 Aug 16
 Abstract

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