A cross-sectional evaluation of opt-in testing for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in three Canadian provincial correctional facilities: a missed opportunity for public health?
This study found high rates of STBBI in correctional facilities and showed that only a small proportion of the population was tested using an opt-in strategy. Shifting to an "opt-out" strategy may be warranted.
PMID: 31329036 [PubMed - in process]
Source: International Journal of Prisoner Health - Category: Criminology Authors: Gratrix J, Smyczek P, Bertholet L, Lee MC, Pyne D, Woods D, Courtney K, Ahmed R Tags: Int J Prison Health Source Type: research
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