Addressing the challenges of chronic viral infections and addiction in prisons: the PRODEPIST study

Conclusion: The promotion of these evaluations proved beneficial, although viral screening could be achieved for only approaching half of the detainees, as could alcohol consumption assessment and HBV vaccination for those concerned. Fibrosis screening revealed lesions in HCV carriers yet also in heavy drinkers, who are typically less likely to be assessed. Consultations and HIV screening on release were found to be rarely possible.

Source: The European Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Jacomet, C., Guyot-Lenat, A., Bonny, C., Henquell, C., Rude, M., Dydymski, S., Lesturgeon, J.-A., Lambert, C., Pereira, B., Schmidt, J. Tags: Alcohol and substance abuse Source Type: research