Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Prevalencia del VIH y conductas de riesgo en internos de un centro carcelario del distrito de Barranquilla (Colombia). |
| Alternate Title: |
HIV prevalence and risk behaviors among inmates of a prison in the district of Barranquilla (Colombia). |
| Authors: |
Gaviria García, Gladys1 ggaviria1@unisimonbolivar.edu.co, Lastre Amell, Gloria2 glastre@unisimonbolivar.edu.co, Trejos Herrera, Ana María3 atrejos1@unisimonbolivar.edu.co |
| Source: |
Salud Uninorte. Jan-Apr2015, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p25-35. 11p. |
| Abstract (English): |
Objectives: Describe HIV prevalence and risk behaviors in inmates of the penitenciary of the district of Barranquilla. Method: A descriptive study was conducted with 100 inmates of penitenciary of the District of Barranquilla. We used a questionnaire designed by the authors to determine the prevalence of HIV and risk behaviors validated by expert judges and pilot test. Data processing was performed with the Statistical Package to Social Sciences SPSS version 21. Results: 11 % of inmates are HIV-positive; 54 % have been remained in the penitenciary between 2 and 3 years sharing cell with 3 to 6 inmates (85 %); 33 % do not use protection in sexual relationships with practices of oral sex (85 %), anal and vaginal sex (31 %) respectively carried out 1 to 2 times a week (88 %). The personal items that are mostly sharing are: soap (64 %) and nail clippers (53 %). The most consumed psychoactive substances are marijuana (74 %) and alcohol (52 %). Inmates have had contact with tuberculosis (54 %) and HIV/AIDS (43%). Conclusions: The HIV and others risk behaviors are public health problems in the inmates population, who are considered highly vulnerable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
Objetivos: Describir prevalencia del VIH y conductas de riesgo en internos de un centro carcelario del distrito de Barranquilla. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con 100 internos de un centro carcelario del distrito de Barranquilla. Se administró un cuestionario diseñado por los autores para conocer la prevalencia del VIH y conductas de riesgo, sometido a proceso de validación de contenido por jueces expertos y prueba piloto. El procesamiento de datos se realizó con el paquete estadístico para las ciencias sociales SPSS versión 21. Resultados: 11 % de los internos son VIH positivos; 54 % han permanecido entre 2 y 3 años en el centro compartiendo celda con 3-6 internos (85 %); 33 % no utilizan protección en las relaciones sexuales, con prácticas de tipo oral (85 %), anal y vaginal (31 %), respectivamente, realizadas de 1 a 2 veces por semana (88 %). Los objetos de uso personal mayormente compartidos son el jabón (64 %) y cortaúñas (53 %). Las sustancias psicoactivas de mayor consumo son marihuana (74 %) y alcohol (52%), y las enfermedades con las que han tenido mayor contacto los internos son tuberculosis (54 %) y VIH/SIDA (43 %). Conclusiones: El VIH, unido a las conductas de riesgo, son problemas de salud pública en la población carcelaria, considerada altamente vulnerable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
MedicLatina |
