This document discusses assessments of injecting drug use and unprotected sex among inmates in Banceuy Prison in Indonesia and the feasibility of implementing sterile syringe services and condom distribution programs. It notes that HIV prevalence is often higher in prison populations due to drug use and describes the drug use, sexual activity, and disease prevalence at Banceuy Prison specifically. The document outlines the goals and methodology of assessments conducted through inmate interviews and surveys to understand risk behaviors and gather information on implementing harm reduction programs in the prison setting.
This study examines the association between beliefs held by primarily Zulu-speaking male inmates in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa regarding whether having sex with a virgin can cure or prevent HIV/AIDS, and their perceived social norms regarding sexual behavior. The study involved 180 inmates from two prisons in KwaZulu Natal. It found that inmates who believed in the "virgin cleansing myth" were more likely to agree with statements suggesting acceptance of rape and sexual violence. The study provides insight into beliefs and norms among this population that may influence STI/HIV risk behaviors.
The document describes a study that evaluated conducting remote clinical assessments of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) who had undergone direct-to-consumer genetic testing. 50 participants with PD from 23 U.S. states completed remote assessments via video conferencing with a neurologist. The neurologist confirmed the self-reported PD diagnosis in all cases and found generally good agreement between self-reported data and clinical assessments, though agreement varied for specific symptoms. Most participants were satisfied with the virtual visit and expressed interest in future remote research participation. The study demonstrates the feasibility of remotely characterizing genotype and phenotype in geographically diverse populations.
This document describes a mixed methods research project on women in Australian prisons that improved upon previous survey-only approaches. It utilized semi-structured interviews with a randomly selected sample of female inmates to obtain qualitative data on their lives and experiences. It also drew on official records to triangulate and validate the interview responses. Some key lessons learned were the importance of obtaining explanations directly from participants, minimizing the costs of participation for inmates, and moving beyond surveys to gain better understanding of this population.
This document outlines a proposed research study that aims to examine the relationship between childhood family environment and later drug addiction. The study would use a qualitative design with 200 participants recruited from drug rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities across 10 cities. Participants would complete an open-ended interview about their upbringing, which researchers would code into categories related to family influences, social influences, family relations, and other adversities. Data analysis would include reliability testing and a chi-square test to examine correlations between childhood experiences and drug addiction. Obtaining IRB approval would ensure ethical treatment of participants.
Drug use patterns among participants in a woman-focused RCT in GeorgiaIrma Kirtadze M.D.
The purpose of this poster presentation is to depict preliminary results from small-scale RCT IMEDI study and show the drug use patterns among women who use illicit substance and the rate of HIV infection.
Journal of Social Medicine_Dinakar et al._2011Pauline Dinakar
The study found a high prevalence (69.4%) of HIV among 180 male injecting drug users in Chennai, India. Unsafe injection practices like sharing needles, multiple incarcerations, and tattooing were associated with higher odds of HIV infection. Incarceration exposed drug users to shared needle use and increased their risk of HIV. The study calls for urgent and comprehensive HIV prevention programs for injecting drug users, both in and out of prison, to curb further transmission.
Qualitative research methods - marking practiceLauraSw
The document describes a study that investigated a befriending program in Scotland from the perspective of the volunteer befrienders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 befrienders, 5 males and 5 females aged 25-36. The researchers analyzed the interview transcripts using inductive content analysis. The findings showed that the befrienders believed they received personal benefits from participating in the program, such as appreciating other cultures and gaining insight into challenges faced by minority groups.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in patients in Vidisha, Central India. The researchers screened 3030 subjects and found that 8.4% had oral lesions, many associated with tobacco use, trauma, or prosthetic devices. 256 patients were found to have significant mucosal lesions, of which 216 agreed to scalpel biopsies. The most common lesions were leukoplakia (88 cases), oral submucous fibrosis (21 cases), and smoker's melanosis (9 cases). The high prevalence of oral lesions and rampant tobacco use indicate a need for greater community education and prevention programs.
This study examines the association between beliefs held by primarily Zulu-speaking male inmates in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa regarding whether having sex with a virgin can cure or prevent HIV/AIDS, and their perceived social norms regarding sexual behavior. The study involved 180 inmates from two prisons in KwaZulu Natal. It found that inmates who believed in the "virgin cleansing myth" were more likely to agree with statements suggesting acceptance of rape and sexual violence. The study provides insight into beliefs and norms among this population that may influence STI/HIV risk behaviors.
The document describes a study that evaluated conducting remote clinical assessments of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) who had undergone direct-to-consumer genetic testing. 50 participants with PD from 23 U.S. states completed remote assessments via video conferencing with a neurologist. The neurologist confirmed the self-reported PD diagnosis in all cases and found generally good agreement between self-reported data and clinical assessments, though agreement varied for specific symptoms. Most participants were satisfied with the virtual visit and expressed interest in future remote research participation. The study demonstrates the feasibility of remotely characterizing genotype and phenotype in geographically diverse populations.
This document describes a mixed methods research project on women in Australian prisons that improved upon previous survey-only approaches. It utilized semi-structured interviews with a randomly selected sample of female inmates to obtain qualitative data on their lives and experiences. It also drew on official records to triangulate and validate the interview responses. Some key lessons learned were the importance of obtaining explanations directly from participants, minimizing the costs of participation for inmates, and moving beyond surveys to gain better understanding of this population.
This document outlines a proposed research study that aims to examine the relationship between childhood family environment and later drug addiction. The study would use a qualitative design with 200 participants recruited from drug rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities across 10 cities. Participants would complete an open-ended interview about their upbringing, which researchers would code into categories related to family influences, social influences, family relations, and other adversities. Data analysis would include reliability testing and a chi-square test to examine correlations between childhood experiences and drug addiction. Obtaining IRB approval would ensure ethical treatment of participants.
Drug use patterns among participants in a woman-focused RCT in GeorgiaIrma Kirtadze M.D.
The purpose of this poster presentation is to depict preliminary results from small-scale RCT IMEDI study and show the drug use patterns among women who use illicit substance and the rate of HIV infection.
Journal of Social Medicine_Dinakar et al._2011Pauline Dinakar
The study found a high prevalence (69.4%) of HIV among 180 male injecting drug users in Chennai, India. Unsafe injection practices like sharing needles, multiple incarcerations, and tattooing were associated with higher odds of HIV infection. Incarceration exposed drug users to shared needle use and increased their risk of HIV. The study calls for urgent and comprehensive HIV prevention programs for injecting drug users, both in and out of prison, to curb further transmission.
Qualitative research methods - marking practiceLauraSw
The document describes a study that investigated a befriending program in Scotland from the perspective of the volunteer befrienders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 befrienders, 5 males and 5 females aged 25-36. The researchers analyzed the interview transcripts using inductive content analysis. The findings showed that the befrienders believed they received personal benefits from participating in the program, such as appreciating other cultures and gaining insight into challenges faced by minority groups.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in patients in Vidisha, Central India. The researchers screened 3030 subjects and found that 8.4% had oral lesions, many associated with tobacco use, trauma, or prosthetic devices. 256 patients were found to have significant mucosal lesions, of which 216 agreed to scalpel biopsies. The most common lesions were leukoplakia (88 cases), oral submucous fibrosis (21 cases), and smoker's melanosis (9 cases). The high prevalence of oral lesions and rampant tobacco use indicate a need for greater community education and prevention programs.
This document discusses cohort studies, which are observational analytical studies that follow groups over time to study the relationship between suspected causes and diseases. It defines cohorts as groups that share a common characteristic or experience. Cohort studies identify groups before disease appearance and observe them to determine disease frequency among exposed and unexposed groups. They can provide direct estimates of relative risk and study multiple outcomes. However, they require large samples, long follow-up periods, and are prone to loss of subjects over time. Examples provided include studies of smoking and lung cancer and the Framingham Heart Study.
This document contains two abstracts from the 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.
The first abstract reports on a study that found a high prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among Bhutanese refugees in Nepal. Medical screening of over 23,000 refugees found a prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed TB of 644 per 100,000, much higher than previous estimates. Sputum culture detected more cases than smear testing alone. Drug resistance testing found some multi-drug resistant and mono-resistant cases.
The second abstract examines tobacco use among newly diagnosed TB patients in North Malaysia. It found smoking prevalence of 40.27% current and 13.95% former smokers. A survey found patients had deficiencies in tobacco knowledge but
Li et al china predictors of quitting paper published versionAlexander Li
This research report examines predictors of quitting behaviors among adult smokers in six cities in China using data from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) China Survey. The study followed 4732 smokers surveyed in 2006, with 3863 respondents re-contacted in 2007. The study found that 25.3% of smokers reported making a quit attempt in the follow-up period, with 21.7% of those still abstaining from smoking. Independent predictors of making a quit attempt included higher quitting self-efficacy, previous quit attempts, stronger immediate quitting intentions, longer time to first cigarette upon waking, negative opinions of smoking, and smoking restrictions at home. Independent predictors of staying quit included older age, longer previous abstinence
This document analyzes and synthesizes research on treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS). It summarizes three studies that examined switching treatments for relapsing-remitting MS. One study found switching from Natalizumab (NAT) to Fingolimod (FTY) increased relapse rates. Two other studies found switching to NAT from other treatments reduced relapse rates. The document concludes some secondary treatments may help prevent MS symptoms while more research is needed on others. Nurses should apply research by recommending NAT as a secondary treatment and individualizing patient education and care.
Richard Garfein, Ph.D., M.P.H., of UC San Diego Department of Medicine, presents "HIV, HCV, and TB Infection among Injection Drug Users in San Diego" at AIDS Clinical Rounds
This document reports on a study that evaluated factors associated with delayed patient appraisal of colorectal cancer symptoms. The study used a cross-sectional mixed methods design to collect data through 252 patient interviews and medical record reviews. Structural equation modeling tested relationships between symptoms, financial barriers, cognitive barriers, and delays in patients seeking care. The results found that experiencing cognitive barriers directly predicted longer delays in care-seeking. Financial barriers and symptoms were also found to indirectly influence delays through increasing cognitive barriers like symptom minimization. This suggests that financial concerns can impact how patients interpret their symptoms.
Quality of life and its sociodemographic and clinicalpredictorsamong people o...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and associated risk factors in London, Ontario from 2000-2001. Over 300 people were newly diagnosed with MRSA, with most cases occurring in people over 70 years old and in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Having a history of hospitalization was identified as the strongest risk factor for MRSA infection. The study concluded that screening patients who had been previously hospitalized upon readmission was needed to reduce the spread of MRSA. However, limitations included that not all patients were screened and the study only examined patients upon admission, not those already hospitalized.
This document describes a population-based case-control study examining the relationship between alcohol use and crash risk. A population-based case-control study is appropriate as it reduces selection bias and allows results to be generalized to the population. Data is collected through biological samples, standardized questionnaires, medical records, and employment records to minimize bias. The study analyzes how alcohol and marijuana use can increase crash risk due to impaired functioning. Driver demographics and a random sample population are examined. The results help understand how alcohol in particular may be a leading factor in traffic crashes, though other exposures could also play a role.
This study assessed the acceptability of tenofovir gel as a potential vaginal microbicide among women participating in a phase I clinical trial through a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data indicated that 94% of participants stated they would probably or definitely use the gel. However, qualitative group discussions revealed a more complex picture of acceptability, with women raising concerns about lubrication, leakage, effects on sexual pleasure, and the possibility of covert use. The authors conclude that while participants were generally accepting of the gel based on quantitative responses, qualitative findings show acceptability is shaped by multiple contextual factors important for product development and optimization of use. Future microbicide trials should include strategic mixed-methods acceptability assessments.
This study assessed the acceptability of tenofovir gel as a potential vaginal microbicide among women participants in a phase I clinical trial through a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data found that 94% of participants stated they would probably or definitely use the gel. However, qualitative group discussions revealed a more complex picture of acceptability, with women expressing a range of views on factors like lubrication, leakage, and effects on sexual pleasure. The authors conclude that while most women found the gel acceptable according to the quantitative data, qualitative research provided important contextual factors around acceptability that manufacturers should consider to optimize future microbicide products. Using mixed methods to collect both types of acceptability data in clinical trials was deemed useful.
Fear of withdrawal perpetuates opioid use in CNP.Paul Coelho, MD
This document discusses a study that examined reasons for prescription opioid use among patients seeking treatment for opioid dependence. The study found that participants with chronic pain were more likely to report using opioids initially for pain relief, while avoiding withdrawal was the most common reason for current use among all participants. Participants with chronic pain rated coping with physical pain as a more important reason for use, and social or craving reasons as less important, compared to those without chronic pain. The results highlight the role of physical pain as a key reason for opioid use among patients with dependence who have chronic pain conditions.
Challenges and coping strategies among couples of mixed hiv status presenting...Alexander Decker
This study examined challenges and coping strategies among 384 HIV discordant couples receiving care at a center in Eldoret, Kenya. The main challenges reported were negotiating sex (100% of couples), the need for children (94%), and blame for HIV infection. Coping strategies included condom use (74% of couples), abstinence (9%), and sleeping separately (11%). Factors like gender, employment status, and time since diagnosis were significantly associated with experiences of abuse and strategies used. While negotiation of sex was the primary challenge, couples employed a combination of coping mechanisms in response to their discordant status.
This study examines the association between beliefs held by primarily Zulu-speaking male inmates in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa regarding whether having sex with a virgin can cure or prevent HIV/AIDS, and their perceived social norms regarding sexual behavior. The study involved 180 inmates from two prisons in KwaZulu Natal. It found that inmates who believed in the "virgin cleansing myth" were more likely to agree with statements suggesting acceptance of rape and sexual violence. The study provides insight into beliefs and norms among this population that may influence STI/HIV risk behaviors.
This study investigated drug use patterns among inmates in Jos Prison, Nigeria between 2010-2014. The study found that inmates most commonly used caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. More youths were found to use drugs, and more inmates were admitted for treatment in 2010, likely due to sectarian violence in Jos that year. The study recommended that Nigerian prisons recruit more mental health professionals to manage rising psychoactive drug use among inmates and involve parents in rehabilitation efforts.
Healthcare professionals involved in ICU admission and discharge experience moral distress when institutional constraints prevent them from pursuing the ethically right course of action. Little research has explored the perspectives of all relevant stakeholders, including physicians and nurses from the ICU and general wards, on the factors influencing admission and discharge decisions. This qualitative study aims to identify and explore the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals regarding ICU admission and discharge through individual interviews and focus groups with Dutch physicians and nurses working in ICUs and general wards. The analysis uses a grounded theory approach to code transcripts from the interviews and focus groups to understand the perspectives of different stakeholders.
Technical brief decision making for condom use and hiv testing among fisherf...Jane Alaii
A research brief assessing motivators and decision-making factors among fisherfolk who take up condom use and HIV testing services in a selected hot spot in Uganda.
A bridge too near injecting drug users' sexual behaviourMd. Nakebul Kausar
This document summarizes a study on the personal profiles and health seeking behaviors of injecting drug users (IDUs) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study involved interviews with 120 IDUs attending a drug treatment center between March and September 2005. Key findings included: 1) Most respondents (60%) had little knowledge about diseases spread by injecting drugs or needle sharing, with only 17.5% mentioning HIV/AIDS. 2) Regarding protection, 29.2% mentioned not injecting drugs anymore while 34.2% mentioned using sterile needles/syringes. 3) The majority (60%) had never participated in a needle exchange program, with lack of awareness being a key barrier.
Running Head: Inmate Behavior 1
Inmate Behavior 7
Inmate Behavior
Tommy K. Bush Sr.
Troy University
February 4, 2014Abstract
In many parts of the world, one of the most extensively discussed issues on the public agenda today is the increase in crime rate and increase in the prison population.
Correctional facilities, i.e. jails and prisons, are faced with various issues that warrant for consideration for the betterment of the lives of the inmates in these facilities. One of the major issues mainly faced by the inmates in these correctional centers is the issue concerned with the spread of communicable diseases, especially HIV and AIDS among the inmates.
HIV/AIDS among prison inmates is a growing concern that has been on the spotlight since the mid-1980s. The concern is mainly for the various reasons, which include increased rates of incarceration and high risk inmates.
The paper aims at looking into the issue of HIV and AIDS as a corrections issue among prison inmates and to suggest ways in which this issue can be improved or resolved to enhance correctional operations. An analysis of this problem is provided for based on various statistical data for which there sources are included in the reference section of the paper. In addition, a variety of recommendations on how to improve the issue at hand is included in the paper.
Description of the problem that exists
The Bureau of justice statistics in 2002 attest that the rate of confirmed cases of HIV and AIDS among the prison population in the United States was 3.5 times the general United States population rate of HIV confirmed cases. Indeed, data regarding AIDS related deaths among the inmates is more negative. Between 2007 and 2008, California and Florida reported the largest increases in the number of inmates who were infected with HIV or had confirmed HIV/AIDS. In the United States, during 2007, 130 state and federal prisoners died from HIV/AIDS-related causes. Other states such as New York and Texas reported more AIDS-related deaths during 2007. This has seen inmates’ die of AIDS related causes as various studies of prison inmates report a high rate of HIV infection among inmates since the HIV and AIDS outbreak. Undoubtedly, there might be a high risk of being infected with the HIV while in prison (Hensley, 2002).
The high rate of HIV infection in prisons can be attributed to high risk behaviors for HIV transmission, which include drug abuse, sharing of needles, sex, tattooing and homosexuality. Prior to incarceration most prison inmates engage in risky sexual practices such as unprotected sex with multiple partners, transactional sex, drug abuse, sex in exchange for drugs, sexual abuse, homosexuality and impaired judgment from drug intoxication.
Concerning the existen.
This document provides an overview of needle and syringe programs (NSPs) in prisons internationally and in Australia. Key points include:
- Over 60% of Australian prisoners have hepatitis C due to high rates of injection drug use and needle sharing in prisons.
- International guidelines recommend NSPs in prisons to reduce disease transmission, yet no Australian prisons currently offer NSPs.
- Several countries have successfully implemented various NSP models in prisons, including dispensing machines, peer-based distribution, and distribution by health staff or NGOs. These programs reduce syringe sharing without increasing security issues.
- Recent developments in the Australian Capital Territory and a federal inquiry indicate potential future policy changes, but the path forward
IMPACT OF REHABILITATION RIGHT’S NEGLIGENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS DURING T...Ardhany Rc
This document discusses a case study conducted in 5 cities on the impact of neglecting rehabilitation rights for drug users during legal proceedings in Indonesia. It notes that while Indonesian law requires drug users to receive medical and social rehabilitation, over 38% of prisoners are drug users and prisons are overcrowded. The study aims to understand the psychological, social, economic, health, and educational impacts of this neglect by interviewing stakeholders like health and social welfare officials, police, lawyers, and drug user groups.
This document discusses cohort studies, which are observational analytical studies that follow groups over time to study the relationship between suspected causes and diseases. It defines cohorts as groups that share a common characteristic or experience. Cohort studies identify groups before disease appearance and observe them to determine disease frequency among exposed and unexposed groups. They can provide direct estimates of relative risk and study multiple outcomes. However, they require large samples, long follow-up periods, and are prone to loss of subjects over time. Examples provided include studies of smoking and lung cancer and the Framingham Heart Study.
This document contains two abstracts from the 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.
The first abstract reports on a study that found a high prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among Bhutanese refugees in Nepal. Medical screening of over 23,000 refugees found a prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed TB of 644 per 100,000, much higher than previous estimates. Sputum culture detected more cases than smear testing alone. Drug resistance testing found some multi-drug resistant and mono-resistant cases.
The second abstract examines tobacco use among newly diagnosed TB patients in North Malaysia. It found smoking prevalence of 40.27% current and 13.95% former smokers. A survey found patients had deficiencies in tobacco knowledge but
Li et al china predictors of quitting paper published versionAlexander Li
This research report examines predictors of quitting behaviors among adult smokers in six cities in China using data from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) China Survey. The study followed 4732 smokers surveyed in 2006, with 3863 respondents re-contacted in 2007. The study found that 25.3% of smokers reported making a quit attempt in the follow-up period, with 21.7% of those still abstaining from smoking. Independent predictors of making a quit attempt included higher quitting self-efficacy, previous quit attempts, stronger immediate quitting intentions, longer time to first cigarette upon waking, negative opinions of smoking, and smoking restrictions at home. Independent predictors of staying quit included older age, longer previous abstinence
This document analyzes and synthesizes research on treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS). It summarizes three studies that examined switching treatments for relapsing-remitting MS. One study found switching from Natalizumab (NAT) to Fingolimod (FTY) increased relapse rates. Two other studies found switching to NAT from other treatments reduced relapse rates. The document concludes some secondary treatments may help prevent MS symptoms while more research is needed on others. Nurses should apply research by recommending NAT as a secondary treatment and individualizing patient education and care.
Richard Garfein, Ph.D., M.P.H., of UC San Diego Department of Medicine, presents "HIV, HCV, and TB Infection among Injection Drug Users in San Diego" at AIDS Clinical Rounds
This document reports on a study that evaluated factors associated with delayed patient appraisal of colorectal cancer symptoms. The study used a cross-sectional mixed methods design to collect data through 252 patient interviews and medical record reviews. Structural equation modeling tested relationships between symptoms, financial barriers, cognitive barriers, and delays in patients seeking care. The results found that experiencing cognitive barriers directly predicted longer delays in care-seeking. Financial barriers and symptoms were also found to indirectly influence delays through increasing cognitive barriers like symptom minimization. This suggests that financial concerns can impact how patients interpret their symptoms.
Quality of life and its sociodemographic and clinicalpredictorsamong people o...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and associated risk factors in London, Ontario from 2000-2001. Over 300 people were newly diagnosed with MRSA, with most cases occurring in people over 70 years old and in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Having a history of hospitalization was identified as the strongest risk factor for MRSA infection. The study concluded that screening patients who had been previously hospitalized upon readmission was needed to reduce the spread of MRSA. However, limitations included that not all patients were screened and the study only examined patients upon admission, not those already hospitalized.
This document describes a population-based case-control study examining the relationship between alcohol use and crash risk. A population-based case-control study is appropriate as it reduces selection bias and allows results to be generalized to the population. Data is collected through biological samples, standardized questionnaires, medical records, and employment records to minimize bias. The study analyzes how alcohol and marijuana use can increase crash risk due to impaired functioning. Driver demographics and a random sample population are examined. The results help understand how alcohol in particular may be a leading factor in traffic crashes, though other exposures could also play a role.
This study assessed the acceptability of tenofovir gel as a potential vaginal microbicide among women participating in a phase I clinical trial through a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data indicated that 94% of participants stated they would probably or definitely use the gel. However, qualitative group discussions revealed a more complex picture of acceptability, with women raising concerns about lubrication, leakage, effects on sexual pleasure, and the possibility of covert use. The authors conclude that while participants were generally accepting of the gel based on quantitative responses, qualitative findings show acceptability is shaped by multiple contextual factors important for product development and optimization of use. Future microbicide trials should include strategic mixed-methods acceptability assessments.
This study assessed the acceptability of tenofovir gel as a potential vaginal microbicide among women participants in a phase I clinical trial through a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data found that 94% of participants stated they would probably or definitely use the gel. However, qualitative group discussions revealed a more complex picture of acceptability, with women expressing a range of views on factors like lubrication, leakage, and effects on sexual pleasure. The authors conclude that while most women found the gel acceptable according to the quantitative data, qualitative research provided important contextual factors around acceptability that manufacturers should consider to optimize future microbicide products. Using mixed methods to collect both types of acceptability data in clinical trials was deemed useful.
Fear of withdrawal perpetuates opioid use in CNP.Paul Coelho, MD
This document discusses a study that examined reasons for prescription opioid use among patients seeking treatment for opioid dependence. The study found that participants with chronic pain were more likely to report using opioids initially for pain relief, while avoiding withdrawal was the most common reason for current use among all participants. Participants with chronic pain rated coping with physical pain as a more important reason for use, and social or craving reasons as less important, compared to those without chronic pain. The results highlight the role of physical pain as a key reason for opioid use among patients with dependence who have chronic pain conditions.
Challenges and coping strategies among couples of mixed hiv status presenting...Alexander Decker
This study examined challenges and coping strategies among 384 HIV discordant couples receiving care at a center in Eldoret, Kenya. The main challenges reported were negotiating sex (100% of couples), the need for children (94%), and blame for HIV infection. Coping strategies included condom use (74% of couples), abstinence (9%), and sleeping separately (11%). Factors like gender, employment status, and time since diagnosis were significantly associated with experiences of abuse and strategies used. While negotiation of sex was the primary challenge, couples employed a combination of coping mechanisms in response to their discordant status.
This study examines the association between beliefs held by primarily Zulu-speaking male inmates in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa regarding whether having sex with a virgin can cure or prevent HIV/AIDS, and their perceived social norms regarding sexual behavior. The study involved 180 inmates from two prisons in KwaZulu Natal. It found that inmates who believed in the "virgin cleansing myth" were more likely to agree with statements suggesting acceptance of rape and sexual violence. The study provides insight into beliefs and norms among this population that may influence STI/HIV risk behaviors.
This study investigated drug use patterns among inmates in Jos Prison, Nigeria between 2010-2014. The study found that inmates most commonly used caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. More youths were found to use drugs, and more inmates were admitted for treatment in 2010, likely due to sectarian violence in Jos that year. The study recommended that Nigerian prisons recruit more mental health professionals to manage rising psychoactive drug use among inmates and involve parents in rehabilitation efforts.
Healthcare professionals involved in ICU admission and discharge experience moral distress when institutional constraints prevent them from pursuing the ethically right course of action. Little research has explored the perspectives of all relevant stakeholders, including physicians and nurses from the ICU and general wards, on the factors influencing admission and discharge decisions. This qualitative study aims to identify and explore the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals regarding ICU admission and discharge through individual interviews and focus groups with Dutch physicians and nurses working in ICUs and general wards. The analysis uses a grounded theory approach to code transcripts from the interviews and focus groups to understand the perspectives of different stakeholders.
Technical brief decision making for condom use and hiv testing among fisherf...Jane Alaii
A research brief assessing motivators and decision-making factors among fisherfolk who take up condom use and HIV testing services in a selected hot spot in Uganda.
A bridge too near injecting drug users' sexual behaviourMd. Nakebul Kausar
This document summarizes a study on the personal profiles and health seeking behaviors of injecting drug users (IDUs) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study involved interviews with 120 IDUs attending a drug treatment center between March and September 2005. Key findings included: 1) Most respondents (60%) had little knowledge about diseases spread by injecting drugs or needle sharing, with only 17.5% mentioning HIV/AIDS. 2) Regarding protection, 29.2% mentioned not injecting drugs anymore while 34.2% mentioned using sterile needles/syringes. 3) The majority (60%) had never participated in a needle exchange program, with lack of awareness being a key barrier.
Running Head: Inmate Behavior 1
Inmate Behavior 7
Inmate Behavior
Tommy K. Bush Sr.
Troy University
February 4, 2014Abstract
In many parts of the world, one of the most extensively discussed issues on the public agenda today is the increase in crime rate and increase in the prison population.
Correctional facilities, i.e. jails and prisons, are faced with various issues that warrant for consideration for the betterment of the lives of the inmates in these facilities. One of the major issues mainly faced by the inmates in these correctional centers is the issue concerned with the spread of communicable diseases, especially HIV and AIDS among the inmates.
HIV/AIDS among prison inmates is a growing concern that has been on the spotlight since the mid-1980s. The concern is mainly for the various reasons, which include increased rates of incarceration and high risk inmates.
The paper aims at looking into the issue of HIV and AIDS as a corrections issue among prison inmates and to suggest ways in which this issue can be improved or resolved to enhance correctional operations. An analysis of this problem is provided for based on various statistical data for which there sources are included in the reference section of the paper. In addition, a variety of recommendations on how to improve the issue at hand is included in the paper.
Description of the problem that exists
The Bureau of justice statistics in 2002 attest that the rate of confirmed cases of HIV and AIDS among the prison population in the United States was 3.5 times the general United States population rate of HIV confirmed cases. Indeed, data regarding AIDS related deaths among the inmates is more negative. Between 2007 and 2008, California and Florida reported the largest increases in the number of inmates who were infected with HIV or had confirmed HIV/AIDS. In the United States, during 2007, 130 state and federal prisoners died from HIV/AIDS-related causes. Other states such as New York and Texas reported more AIDS-related deaths during 2007. This has seen inmates’ die of AIDS related causes as various studies of prison inmates report a high rate of HIV infection among inmates since the HIV and AIDS outbreak. Undoubtedly, there might be a high risk of being infected with the HIV while in prison (Hensley, 2002).
The high rate of HIV infection in prisons can be attributed to high risk behaviors for HIV transmission, which include drug abuse, sharing of needles, sex, tattooing and homosexuality. Prior to incarceration most prison inmates engage in risky sexual practices such as unprotected sex with multiple partners, transactional sex, drug abuse, sex in exchange for drugs, sexual abuse, homosexuality and impaired judgment from drug intoxication.
Concerning the existen.
This document provides an overview of needle and syringe programs (NSPs) in prisons internationally and in Australia. Key points include:
- Over 60% of Australian prisoners have hepatitis C due to high rates of injection drug use and needle sharing in prisons.
- International guidelines recommend NSPs in prisons to reduce disease transmission, yet no Australian prisons currently offer NSPs.
- Several countries have successfully implemented various NSP models in prisons, including dispensing machines, peer-based distribution, and distribution by health staff or NGOs. These programs reduce syringe sharing without increasing security issues.
- Recent developments in the Australian Capital Territory and a federal inquiry indicate potential future policy changes, but the path forward
IMPACT OF REHABILITATION RIGHT’S NEGLIGENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS DURING T...Ardhany Rc
This document discusses a case study conducted in 5 cities on the impact of neglecting rehabilitation rights for drug users during legal proceedings in Indonesia. It notes that while Indonesian law requires drug users to receive medical and social rehabilitation, over 38% of prisoners are drug users and prisons are overcrowded. The study aims to understand the psychological, social, economic, health, and educational impacts of this neglect by interviewing stakeholders like health and social welfare officials, police, lawyers, and drug user groups.
Condoms as a harm reduction approach in prisonsErin Bortel
Keeping High-Impact Prevention at the forefront of our attention will guide administrators and policy-makers implementing harm reduction strategies in incarcerated settings to End AIDS in NYS by 2020.
Ethical Conduct of Researchpower point from this document, 1.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Conduct of Research
power point from this document, 15 slides
Introduction
Depending on the context of the study, researchers often encounter ethical dilemmas that are associated with respect for privacy, establishment of honest and open interactions, and avoidance of misrepresentation. From an ethical standpoint, such challenging circumstances may surface if researchers are grappling with conflicting issues and have to choose between different methodological approaches in complex circumstances. In such circumstances, disagreements among different components including participants, researchers, researchers’ disciplines, the financing organization, and the society might be inevitable. Therefore, there are numerous ethical concerns that should be taken into account when undertaking studies that deal with human subjects. Understanding ethical principles can guide researchers to conduct studies that safeguard the wellbeing of human subjects.
Overview of the Research
In a research work titled
Resilience of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia: a Phenomenological Study
, Kumboyono et al. (2018) observe that HIV/ AIDS is among the most prevalent and expanding communicable diseases on the planet. The number of individuals who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS continues to skyrocket every year in Indonesia and other parts of the world. According to Kumboyono et al. (2018), individuals who suffer from HIV/AIDS often plunge themselves into a series of crises, which indicate the challenges of living with the chronic pathological condition. As such, resilience is one distinct phenomenon that is common among persons living with the diseases Indonesia, a pattern that indicates the results of current health management and expectations of HIV/AIDS patients for better and improved health outcomes. In light of this concern, Kumboyono et al. (2018) undertook a study that sought to examine the mechanism of resilience in Indonesian people living with HIV/AIDS and the factors that influence their specific mechanisms.
Using qualitative phenomenological design, the researchers sampled a total of 27 people living with HIV/AIDS from a primary health care institution in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. The participants were selected from different socioeconomic, gender, and sexual orientations. The researchers informed participants about the conduct and processes involved in the study, resulting in their consent to participate in the interview process. The findings of the study indicated that the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS reflects the onset of psychological and social distress. Moreover, Kumbomoyo et al. (2018) found that the spiritual response that follows diagnosis is a state that is characterized by crises. As a consequence, the coping strategies and understanding of life by HIV patients is a definite sign on resilience. Based on these findings, Kumbomoyo et al. (2018) infer that HIV/AIDS is a chronic infection that has the potential to induce the unique .
Exploring Young People’s Views on Emergency Contraceptives_ Crimson PublishersCrimsonpublishers-IGRWH
1) The document explores young people's views on emergency contraceptives through interviews with 22 undergraduate students in Ghana.
2) While all students understood regular contraceptives, only 4 could define emergency contraceptives, showing a lack of clarity on the distinction.
3) Views on emergency contraceptives varied, but many agreed they were appropriate to prevent unplanned pregnancies from rape or naivety. However, some had concerns about availability, authenticity, and religious opposition.
RESEARCH ARTICLE Open AccessAdvancing the implementation a.docxaudeleypearl
All four correctional systems were engaged in implementing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder at the start of the study. The prevalence of opioid use disorder among incarcerated individuals ranged from 28-65% across facilities. While all systems developed screening and community referral processes, the proportion receiving MAT varied significantly from 9-61%. Only one site achieved sustained growth in MAT utilization over time. Key facilitators for MAT implementation included increased staffing, training, education, use of data, and coordination with community providers. Barriers included lack of funding, space, challenges changing perceptions of treatment, and inability to sustain post-release coordination. Adoption of MAT requires persistent effort to overcome challenges and dedicated funding to sustain programs.
Indonesian Harm Reduction Network - UNODCGonzilla Sach
The document discusses barriers to health services for former prisoners with substance abuse issues based on field research conducted in 7 Indonesian cities. Key findings include:
1. Former prisoners had limited knowledge of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. Harm reduction practices were inconsistent and health services while incarcerated were often inadequate.
2. Upon release, ex-prisoners faced stigma and discrimination accessing jobs and social support. NGO assistance improved access to treatment and navigation of complex health systems.
3. Interviews and focus groups revealed varied understanding of addiction and rights. While some saw addiction as a disease, others prioritized drug use over programs. Discrimination was also present among prison staff and inmates.
Dimensions of Self-Efficacy Among ThreeDistinct Groups of Co.docxlynettearnold46882
Dimensions of Self-Efficacy Among Three
Distinct Groups of Condom Users
Tina M. Brien, MSEd; Dennis
Colleen A. Mahoney, PhD; and
L. Thombs, PhD;
Larry Wallnau, PhD
Abstract. Condom use self-efficacy can be defined as exp€cta-
tions about one's ability to use condoms under a variety ol cir-
cumstances, This investigation examined the factor structure
of the Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale (CUSES) in an l8- to
23-year-old college population (N = 339) and tested the ability
of the lactors to distinguish among three groups of condom
users (nonusers, sporadic users, and ritualistic users). Emerg-
ing irom a principai componenis ana.lysis were iour reiiabie
faitors labeled Mechanics, Partner's Disapproval, Assertive,
and Intoxicants. Results from a discriminant malysis indicated
that sporadic users were best distinguished from rituaiistic
users by number of scx partners, usc of intoxicants, and inten-
sity ol alcohol use. The sporadic users hTd*frot-c-sei partncrs,
were less confident of their ability to use condoms when intox-
icated, and were heavier drinkers than were the ritualistic
users. Nonusers were best distinguished from ritualistic users
by the factor labeled Assertive. Nonusers were significantly
less confident in their ability to discus condoms and to insist
on their use with a sexual partner. Implications of the findings
for improving campus-bascd programs to prevent the spread
of human immunodeficiency virus infection and sexually
transmit"ted diseases are discussed.
Key Words: alcohol, condoms, hczlth education, human im-
mu nodefi ciency virus, sexu ally transmitted diseases
esearch indicates that traditional-age college
students (18-23 years old) are at particularly
high risk for contracting sexually transmitted dis-
eases (STDs). As a group, they are likely to have multiple
sexual partners and their use of condoms tends to be spo-
radic.
r'2 In one college sample (N = ?n4), 3201o of the stu-
dents reported having l0'or more sexual partneis in their
lifetime, and l89o reported 5 or more partners in the pre-
Tina M. Bricn is educolionol coordinator of the Council on
Alcoholbm and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger
Lakes in Geneva, New York. Dcnnls L. Thombs and Collecn
A. Mahoncy are both asistant proJeson in the Deparlmenl
of Heallh kicnce ol the Stote Univenity of New York in
Brockport, where Ltry lyalbtut b an osociote profesor in
the Department of PsYchologt-
WL12, JANUARY 1994
vious l2 months.' Unfortunately, regular use of condoms
is reported by relarively small proportions of college stu-
dent samples (890 to 410/o).2'1 Condom use during an in-
itial sexual encounter with a new partnor also docs not
seem to be the norm. Freimuth et alr found that 56q0 of a
college student sample had not used a condom during
their most recent episode of sexual intercourse with a new
partner. College students also tend to be frequent con-
sumers of alcohol, and alcohol use has bcen found to bc
related to lower levels of condom.
DUE 1028 AT 8P.M EST Part 4 of 3 parts HIV 1ST 3 PARTS.docxastonrenna
This document provides instructions for a multi-part assignment on HIV. It outlines the requirements for Part 4, including writing a 1-page narrative describing statistical analyses conducted, including tables, graphs and SPSS code. It also provides instructions for Paper 1, which involves selecting HIV or another disease as the dependent variable, identifying 1-2 independent variables, and writing a 2-3 page paper with background on the disease, description of variables, research question, and annotated bibliography of 4 sources. Finally, it provides instructions for Paper 2, which involves summarizing related studies, restating the research question, and identifying null and alternative hypotheses and the significance of the topic.
DUE 1028 AT 7P.M EST Part 4 of 3 parts HIV 1ST 3 PARTS IS .docxastonrenna
This document provides instructions and guidance for a multi-part assignment on analyzing the relationship between condom use and HIV using a provided dataset. It outlines submitting a 1-page narrative, charts, and SPSS code describing statistical analyses conducted. It also provides instructions for submitting headings stating the research question, dependent and independent variables, null and alternative hypotheses, and statistical test. The document then provides background on selecting a disease from the dataset and exploring its relationship with 1-2 independent variables. It describes submitting a 2-3 page paper with an overview of the selected disease, identified variables, output of the dataset dictionary, and statement of the research problem/question mentioning the variables. Finally, it provides guidelines for including an annotated bibliography of
The document discusses a project called EnhanceLink that provided HIV testing and linkage to care services for individuals being released from 20 jails over 6 years, finding that 26% of those enrolled had suppressed viral loads 6 months after release, with involvement of case managers in care being a key factor of success. It also presents results of an evaluation and cost analysis finding the interventions were cost-effective from a societal perspective.
This study tested untested skin care lotions and creams on prison inmates over 30 days with repeated sunlamp exposures, developing a "patchwork" effect on their skin. It violated ethics by not allowing inmates to opt out or exercise free choice, and by offering payment that could coerce participation despite risks. The products were not tested first for safety. While the general public may have benefited from the knowledge, the data should not be used as the risks to inmates were unethical. It brought criticism on researchers and shed negative light on research. Guidelines were later proposed to better protect prisoner subjects.
Similar to Assessment Prison Report RC english version (1) (20)
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HIV prevalence within the prison setting throughout the world is estimated a lot higher than
among general population1
. This is mainly caused by the high rate drug offences among
people who use drugs which result in imprisonment. In Indonesia, more than a quarter of
inmates in the prison settings are arrested due to drug-related offences2
.
Prison or correctional institutions are where at risk population is concentrated. The
estimated HIV prevalence within the prison setting in Indonesia is ranging between 1.1%
among male inmates and 6% among female inmates. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, which is
syphilis, reaches 5.1% among male inmates and 8.5% among female inmates3
.
In 2009 Banceuy Prison had 7.2% HIV prevalence with 21% injecting drug users among the
inmates4
. Apart from that, the inmates in Banceuy Prison have the history of unprotected
sexual activities all the way from their previous injecting drug use history (18%), unprotected
sex (42%) and tattooed not by professional tattoo artist (61%)5
.
This burden is a serious challenge for a prison with limited resources. Meanwhile, generally
prison setting has already carried double burdens such as over-capacity, indecent sanitation
and inadequate health service. If these issues are not being tackled properly, the risk of HIV
infection will be increased during the imprisonment period6
.
There are many successfully implemented Harm Reduction related programs within the
prison settings. However, Sterile Syringes Service (SSS) and condom distribution are still
among the polemic. There is a strict prohibition of drug distribution inside the prison setting,
thus it is assumed that there is no demand for sterile syringes to inject drugs. In that regards,
SSS is deemed as an unnecessary program for inmates.
But in reality, evidently many inmates are found using drugs inside the prison and using
syringes collectively. This happens mainly in prisons with large population of inmates7
. This
also shows that there is a drug cycle within the prison setting. The using of injected drugs
without sterile syringes can escalate HIV infection. That is the reason why SSS for inmates is
necessary. With that in consideration, and based on the research done by Directorate
General of Correctional Institution and HCPI (2010) it was highly suggested that a trial on SSS
Background
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program within the prison setting in needs should be implemented, with provision of policy
management as the umbrella for the overall SSS program implementation.
Sex is the basic need of human just like food, water and staying healthy8
. This condition will
motivate human beings to fulfill their needs. But within the prison settings, sexual need is a
need that has a great challenge to be fulfilled. Being in a limited environment with the same
sex peers for a certain period of time has made it possible for same sex intercourse to
happen9
. The fact that many prisons in Indonesia have over-capacity problem has worsen
the situation.
Sexual activities inside the prison throughout the world have become something very
common despite the fact that most prisons prohibit sexual conducts within the setting. This
leads to lack of condom supply in the setting10
.
Condom is a contraceptive means which also can be used to prevent HIV infection and other
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Promoting condom use to inmates can prevent various
infections, but at the same time will be deemed as legalizing free sex. This needs different
and proper promoting strategy.
From the research done by the Directorate General of Correctional Institution, Ministry of
Law and Human Rights and HCPI in 2010, SSS trial was recommended for prisons indicated
with injecting drug use issue. The goal was to enforce service procedure and to learn about
the effects. The recommendation of this SSS trial took into consideration any possible
rejections and/or hesitance on the effectiveness of this SSS program in suppressing HIV
infection. Class IIA Prison in Denpasar has, in fact, already started condoms distribution
program.
Banceuy Prison is a correctional facility functioned as narcotics prison which most inmates
are drug offenders from users, dealers to wholesalers/producers. Banceuy prison has over-
capacity issue. Ideally this facility caters for 700 inmates, but to date it caters more than
1,400 inmates. With such characteristic in Banceuy prison, it is necessary to conduct an
assessment on injecting drug use and unprotected sex related high risk behavior among its
inmates.
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This exercise is necessary to assess the feasibility of SSS program and condoms distribution
for inmates within the prison setting.
1. To learn about the general description of injecting drug use and sexual conducts within
the prison setting.
2. To discover the numbers of inmates who need and are interested in the respective
program.
3. To address the challenges and obstacles in the implementation of SSS program and
condoms distribution within the prison setting.
4. To give recommendations on appropriate Harm Reduction strategies to be applied within
the prison setting in relations to sterile syringes and condoms distribution.
METHODOLOGY
This research is using mixed methods, cross sectional study and study explorative. Data
collection is done in approximately three months from May 2014 to July 2014. Initial data
collection is done using sampling from 9 inmates with high risk using in-depth interview.
Seven of them have injecting drug experience while 2 others have the experience of sexual
conducts within the prison setting. Snowball sampling method is used by asking the first
respondents on the possibility of other inmates becoming the next respondents.
In-depth interview with the high risk inmates is done by enumerators recruited from the
local NGO working in Harm Reduction issues. To find inmates who are willing to do the
interview, the enumerators must first approach the candidates.
Goals
Type and Design of Research
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The qualitative data found in high risk inmates become the basis of survey for the inmates
selected as respondents using simple random sampling method. Inmates refused to fill out
the questionnaire and the illiterate ones are excluded from this research. The survey data
intake is done in the third and fourth weeks of June. There are 307 inmates who filled out
the anonymous self-administered questionnaire.
The result of these qualitative and survey data collection from the respondents become the
basis of the in-depth interview for 7 structural officers in order to get information on
behavior and opinion in regards of these issues. There are 12 officers consists of security and
vocational staff who participated in the interview and focused group discussion.
All research subjects received clear, relevant and adequate information before they decided
to join the research as respondents. Informed consent is given to all respondents and only
inmates who give their consent are being interviewed.
To ensure the ethical standard for publication protocol needs all available research
documents will be submitted to the Ethical Committee of Medical Department in
UNPAD/Hasan Sadikin Hospital.
Survey data intake is done anonymously without putting in any personal information on the
questionnaire sheet. For qualitative data intake, personal identity and information are
concealed and/or using aliases.
1. In-depth Interview with high risk inmates
Research Ethnics
Research Result
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a. Research Process in Finding Suitable Respondents
Respondents with IDUs background are coming from the list of client at the clinic,
have gotten counseling and done the HIV test as well as admit that they have the
history of injecting drugs inside the prison. Researcher from the clinic facilitates the
meeting with the enumerators.
To find respondents on unprotected sexual behavior is difficult because all the
information on this matter is merely a gossip, based on some information on one
particular inmate who is behaving differently [more feminine than others], who often
has a relationship with other inmate [gay]. From this information, the enumerators
try to approach the candidate.
Enumerators give clear, relevant and adequate information to all research
respondents in order to give them the freedom to choose and decide whether or not
they are willing to be respondents for interview.
The next batch of respondents is referred by the previous batch. The interviewed
respondents are requested to encourage their other high risk inmates to participate.
Some of the respondents give information regarding the other respondents. Several
of the research respondents refuse to participate due to the sensitivity of this issue
which they do not discuss openly.
Gathered information on respondents came from 7 injecting drug-related inmates,
and 2 high risk sexual behavior-related inmates.
The process to find suitable respondents for in-depth interview takes around 50 days
in total. This happens due to challenges in finding inmates who are willing to be
interviewed, especially for unprotected sexual conduct’s issue.
b. Characteristic of The Respondents
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There are 9 respondents joining the interview regarding their high risk behavior
within the prison setting. The characteristic of these respondents are to be found in
the following Table 1:
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Tabel 1. Characteristic of Respondents on Injecting Drug Use Behavior
Respondent Age
Catego
ry
Admiss
ion
Period Case
High risk
behavior
starting
point
1. MR 27 IDU 2010 43 mos
Ganja
(Dealer)
2. DB 24 IDU 2012 24 mos -
3. TM 39 IDU 2010 41 mos
Ganja
(Dealer)
4. RD 35 IDU 2008 Putaw (User)
5. AC 34 IDU 2012 20 mos Putaw (User)
6. AL 31 IDU 2012 -
7. RC 31 IDU 2013 17 mos
Shabu-
Shabu
8. DM 33 IDU 2012 20 mos
Ganja&
Shabu
(Dealer)
9. IY 30
High
risk sex
2011 36 mos
Ganja (User)
10. IB 25
High
risk sex
2011 36 mos
Ganja (User)
c. In-depth Interview Findings from Inmates Who Inject Drugs
Availability of Drugs Within The Prison Setting
From the result of the in-depth interview with high risk inmates, we found that
almost all kinds of drugs and substances are widely available within the prison,
especially Shabu-shabu [ice].
“All kinds of drugs seem to be available. Putaw, ganja, shabu, even pills (anti-
depressant) such as camlet…” *Yg_idu_054+
“Shabu is always available, but putaw is sometimes out…” *RE_idu_029+
According to the information, those substances came in through various ways such as
taken by the visitors, thrown in from outside of the prison wall and also from the
officers.
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“The substances brought in by visitors usually were attached to the body, mostly
from female visitors because female body parts are ideal to conceal them. There
is also a factor of luck… if they could smuggle it in, but most of the time they
could…” *MR_idu_086+
“… it is not easy, however putaw is always available… the smuggling method is
usually by throwing it in a Mizone bottle. The bottle contains ganja, but it also has
a little bit of putaw and Shabu…” *Yg_idu_061+
“Sometimes there are ‘naughty’ officers too, who are willing to carry the drugs in
for significant financial reward…” *Rd_idu_63+
Drugs and substances are brought into the prison due to demand from the users.
Supply of drugs, especially heroin is usually based on request. Heroin must be pre-
ordered to its dealer, or before the substances arrive, the users are requested to
order collectively.
“… the supply here is not always available… so, there is usually an announcement
beforehand, at such and such date or such and such day or month, putaw will be
available. A week before the substance is ready [to be delivered], there will be
information. So, we are all getting ready. All the junkies will chip in and in that
case, every time the goods arrive, it will be sold out immediately…” *Yg_idu_023+
“It is always upfront payment *for drugs+, so when the stuff is here, those who
have paid will approach… just in one day, everything will be gone completely and
the dealer will have nothing left. So, he *the dealer+ doesn’t want to take any
risks…” *Yg_idu_48]
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The Injecting Drug Use Inside The Prison
Even though heroin users are many, but only a small part of the peer is using syringes
to consume it. This is also mentioned by the following respondents.
“in this prison, there are many putaw users, maybe around fifty users… but rarely
they use needle, mostly just drag it… but there is some [injecting drug users] in
every block.” *Al_idu_061+
“as far as I know, not many people like to inject here, they usually just drag. There
is probably only less than 20 people who inject…” *DB_idu_081+
In terms of heroin consumption, inmates who use drugs prefer to inject it because it
gives more significant effects for a smaller quantity compared to drag. Even though
dragging is considered as a wasteful method of using heroin, inmates who inject
drugs also occasionally drag heroin.
“I quite often drag… usually we keep the needle safe outside the room *cell+.
During night time, when we cannot go out and somebody sent some stuff from
the next room or we get it from our roommate, we have no choice but to drag
it…” *DB_idu_046+
“…dragging is wasteful… if we inject it, one package can be used up all
[effectively]. If we drag it, one package will not give maximum effect [the effect is
half as powerful as the injected one with the same quantity]. It is not so powerful
and the suggestive feeling is also different…” *DB_idu_0520+
“… I got the news from a friend, ‘I got some putaw but I got no needles’… the first
time I bought, I dragged it. No matter how much you take it, if you had injected it
before, you will never like to drag anymore…” *Mr_idu_062+
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Their heroin use depends on the needs and availability of the drugs. Most of them
consume heroin every day or until the whole supply has finished, and the dosage
increased.
“… It used to be very often, every day [I inject putaw]. I could inject at least three
times in a day, and five times at most.” *Rd_idu_020+
“… well, until it is all finished. Before everything is finished, I would use it *putaw+
every day…” *Yg_idu_063+
“Honestly, quite often… sometimes or when the supply was okay. During the good
period, I can do several times in a month, depends on the availability here…”
[DB_idu_012]
“It used to be once a day, eventually it was six times a day. Every hour I used it…
my dosage increased, when the first time I used, I needed a package of 100
[thousand] three times a month. After that, a package of 100 is only for one time
using…” *Mr_idu_079+
Usage of Unsterile Syringes
Almost all interviewed injecting drug users declared that they have had used
unsterile syringes. They also admit that they have shared syringes with other inmates
who inject heroin. Some even shared it with people living with HIV [PLHIV].
“when you are a putaw user, how do you cope… how are you going to find other
needle… we have the stuff, got only one needle, five people are taking turn to use.
No time to clean it…” *Mr_idu_006+
“I injected putaw once, sharing with six other people. Well… each person has
their own package of 100, we take turn to use the needle…” [Ac_idu_025]
“I am HIV-positive, but they still share needle with me because that’s basically
what junkies do…” *Rd_idu_035+
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Syringes are rare to be found in the prison. They do many ways to get it. Not only by
getting it smuggled through visitation, syringes are also sold by some clinic ‘korve’
workers. Some even found it as mentioned below.
“… *I+ found used needle, it was so bad… so, we forced ourselves even though the
needle had corroded and badly damaged, we fixed it. It was just a coincidence,
looked like corroded so I cleaned it *and used it+ out of curiosity…” *Ac_idu_015+
“It was in 2012 when I get the needle from the clinic ‘korve’ staff… I paid fifty
thousand” *Rd_idu_042+
“to get needles, my friends got several from visitation, three of 0.3mg… I don’t
know how he got it but he said it was through visitation…” *DB_idu_014+
For inmates who inject drugs, provision of syringes needed is mainly for the needle.
They can use other media for the tube.
“there are many ways… can be through visitation, put inside a pen. I asked my
friend to bring me some. What’s most important here is the needle, we can work
our ways to get the tube… the tube can be from a pen’s tube… so, we create some
sort of pumping system using small stick, for the rubber we use flipflop’s rubber…”
[Rd_idu_040]
“Once I bought two needles and one tube, one for my personal use and the other
one for my friends. I had only one needle… we can wash the tube using Bayclean
and let others use it…” *Mr_idu_034+
Due to the difficulties in finding syringes, they keep used syringes for next usage.
Often they lend it to others and it moves from one hand to another. Some even use it
as an asset or investment to get heroin.
“…. One syringe can be used from block A, B, C, D, E” *DB_idu_076+
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“After using, we keep it neatly and put it into a plastic bag. One needle can be
used for several times until it finally dulls. Even after it gets dull, we sharpen it for
several times. I had a corroded one once and it was stuck, but we worked on it
still…” *DB_idu_036+
“Used needles are kept because it is so rare… so, it is a good asset. Having a
needle can get us free goodies… We let those who are close to us to use it as long
as you have some *for us+” *Rd_idu_100+
“Having a needle is priceless. When people are going to inject, we come with the
needle and they always borrow it. It automatically gets us free goodies. That is
what we sell, needle. Whoever needs it, I let them use it and they will split the
share *of heroin+ with me…” *DB_idu_094+
Syringes Cleaning Efforts [Bleaching]
Sharing syringes without getting them cleaned are common practice among those
who are in withdrawal effect. Cleaning supplies such as bleach is hardly to be found
within the prison itself. As the result, when they could not find bleach to sterilize and
clean the needles, they use normal clean water.
“How can a putaw user hold up? How are we supposed to look for other needles…
Once we got the package, we have one needle then that’s it. Five people will use
it all together… there is no time to wash or clean…” *Mr_idu_006+
“I, myself, especially when I had my withdrawal symptoms, don’t care whose
needle it was. I know the risk of HIV infection is huge that way, but well… when I
want it, just do it!” *DB_idu_010+
“Sometimes the bleaching [that is needed] to sterilize is hard to find here.
Occasionally there is some but not very often. So, we have no choice but using the
normal clean water. Sometimes we just use bathroom water.” *DB_idu_016+
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They also admit that even there is a supply of bleaching agent in the prison’s clinic
they dare not to ask for it due to lack of trust to the clinic staff. They assume the
clinic staff are part of the general prison management system.
“There is a supply of bleaching agent at the clinic. But who wants to get it from
there? They must have different opinion about it… bad ones… So, whether we like
it or not, we clean *the syringes+ using bathroom water…” *DB_idu_017+
“Well, no matter what, doesn’t matter that they are doctors, they are still officers
here and we don’t know about how *their willingness+ to keep secrets,,,”
[M2_idu_103]
Sterile Syringes Service [SSS] Within The Prison Setting
On the topic of SSS questioned by the enumerators, most of the inmates who inject
drugs admit during the interview that the program is unnecessary to be
implemented in the prison because the number of injecting drug users is low; and
this program is deemed to have a great affect on injecting drug users who already
want to quit.
However, there are some inmates who acknowledge that whether SSS program is in
place or not, active injecting drug users will always use and look for drugs and
syringes without considering the risks they are facing.
“I don’t think SSS is necessary here, because as far as I know, there is only one or
two people who use needle. It is not good for those who already quit [injecting
drugs], when they see clean needles most likely they will want to do it again. It is
a suggestive thing… great temptation. Those who already quit *completely+ can
also be tempted to use again.” *Ac_idu_059+
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“Automatically, if syringes are provided and prepared, there is a possibility users
are starting to smuggle drugs in or the putaw. It is possible that people will start
supplying in larger amount, because the tool is here…” *Ac_idu_059+
“Looking at it from a good perspective, the risk of HIV infection will be decreased,
but the negative side of it will be a greater access for those who use *putaw+….
There will be more junkies…” *Yg_idu_078+
“Provide sterile and supervised syringes… I think it is better than sharing
*needles+. In my opinion, legal or not we still use *drugs+… still looking *for
needles+… So, it had better be provided… there must be some positive aspects
that we can take…” ,DB_idu_107+
In the efforts to reduce the harm of injecting drug use, most of the respondents
admit that there should be other ways rather than SSS. Apart from other health
efforts, surveillance on drug smuggling efforts into the prison must also be increased.
“*I think+ it is better to have other sort of therapy… Like methadone that I am on
at the moment. Well, methadone does not suit everyone. There are many other
putaw users who got into methadone program and cannot stand it or finding it
not suitable for them. There should be more than just methadone… So, the
therapy is not a mono-therapy. There should be other distraction therapies too.”
{Ac_idu_071]
“First thing first, if the supply is not available, even SSS is in place there will be no
injecting drugs activities. But if there is some substance available, and the
syringes are not available, they will still try to look for it *the syringes+…”
[Yg_idu_082]
“Security should be increased, [to reduce] the distribution of the substances
itself…” *RE_idu_058+
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If Sterile Syringes Service [SSS] is implemented within the prison setting, many
respondents think it should be cleared and approved by the security, and
implemented at the clinic under a close supervision of the doctors.
“Unless the security and the clinic are working together, the security knows about
the program… Only when the authority knows, and they approve it then we will
feel safe…” *DB_idu_113+
“If you implement *SSS+ in the prison, I think that is for the best, but only by
running it inside the clinic, using it in the clinic and cannot be taken to the block…”
[Rd_idu_094]
“It needs doctor’s supervision… and should not be taken to the block”
[Al_idu_059]
d. Findings from Interview With High Risk Sex Conducting Inmates Inside
The Prison
Two inmates who have successfully interviewed in relation to their high risk sexual
activities is a gay couple. They shared their experience being in the Banceuy Prison
before and after they become a couple. One of them has a more feminine feature
than the other.
Sex Inside The Prison
Sexual activities inside the prison is triggered by more feminine male inmate, who is
believed to be a gay man who can or is used to have sex with other men. At the
beginning, other inmates will flirt with him to get to sexual relief. Drug using is also
affects his sexual activities.
“He was only flirting with me at the beginning, asking me ‘Would you have sex
with me?’. And I said, ‘Oh sorry, who do you think I am?’. But one person was
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more courageous than others, he said, ‘I want to use *drugs+ with you…”
[YY_seks_001]
“I was only joking at first; ‘Will you serve me?’, something like that… and he said,
‘Okay… how much can you pay me?’, jokingly of course. Maybe we got carried
away by the chemical [substance], because I was using [drugs] so, I asked him and
he answered me like that. We kept contacting each other and eventually he
surrendered and we did it…” *BG_seks_002+
Sexual conduct or activity happens when the inmate gives positive response. And it is
not merely material aspects, but furthermore, there is interest as well as chemistry.
“At first, you know…. It was all jokes and flirts, so I didn’t take it seriously. But it
gets deeper and desire is involved too…. From both of our sides.” *BG_seks_002+
“At first I was thinking ‘oh, this is just an intermezzo’, but later on it gets further
and I thought, ‘Why is this man often comes here, gives so much attention and a
lot more…’ well, maybe he cares…” *YY_seks_001+
High Risk Sexual Behavior
The inmate who has become the gay inmate’s partner has been his steady sexual
partner in the prison all this long. They know the risk of HIV infection they are facing
from their behavior.
“I don’t have sex just with anyone… I also understand the risk of doing it without
protection for a man like me *gay+, it is very dangerous… I can get infected by
HIV. But what’s most important is I don’t do it with everyone.” *YY_seks_001+
When having same sex sexual activity, they never use condoms. For lubrication, they
use lotion and/or saliva.
“No condoms. Lubricant, we use lotion or saliva” *BG_seks_002+
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When asked about the existence of other inmates who have similar risky sexual
activity, they admit that there are some other gay inmates in the prison.
“As far as I know, there are some. He is a gay man but also married and has
children. I was once close to him and he used to pour his heart out…”
[YY_seks_001]
Condoms Distribution Within the Prison
Those who conduct high risk sexual activity within the prison usually do not want
people to find out, including the clinic staff. To access condoms to the clinic is
deemed as a risky move because it will potentially alert the security staff since the
prison has a strict ‘no sex’ policy within the prison setting.
“If I’d be honest to the clinic staff, ‘Ma’am or sir, can I have some condoms,
please…’ they will automatically ask, ‘What for?’… if I tell the truth, ‘for sex’, they
will not give us [the condoms], instead they will give [us] a long lecture or send us
back to our cells…because when we first got here, we were told that there is a ‘no
sex’ policy inside the prison… that is why I dare not be open about it because I
don’t want anything to happen to me if I tell the truth about myself *being gay+”
[YY_seks_001]
“Here *in the prison+ we are not allowed to use mobile phone, using and
distributing drugs; also we are not allowed to have same sex relationship… *I am+
mainly afraid to break the rules. We never consult or ask for condoms to the clinic
because there is a possibility the clinic staff can talk to the front office staff…”
[BG_seks_002]
They are actually very supportive of condoms distribution within the prison setting,
because they are convinced that there are other inmates having similar situation
[same sex relationship]. Apart from the prison’s ‘no sex’ policy, other challenge for
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this program is coming from the inmates themselves where they feel embarrassed by
their high risk sexual behavior.
“Actually it is necessary *to have condoms distribution program+… I am not trying
to be a hypocrite, quite a lot of people like me *gay+ are also here *in prison+… not
just here, but also in other prisons as well…” *YY_seks_001+
“If condoms are available *in the clinic+ here, the challenge most likely is that the
inmates will not be openly asking for it. To open our own [negatively deemed]
situation is difficult. That is the main problem” *BG_seks_002+
“Even though condoms are available here, most of the inmates are just playing
cool…‘Aduh aing menta kondom kan ka klinik, eraaa..’ [Sundanese; translated: Oh
man, I am embarrassed to ask for condoms at the clinic]. Condoms means sex,
most people are embarrassed about it…” *YY_seks_001+
Basically, they realize and need condoms for their sexual activities, but due to policy
and sanction in place they chose to stay quiet and prefer not to ask the clinic.
“If only the prison understands people like me *gay+, and then there is no sanction
for asking for condoms, perhaps I would have done it since a long time ago.”
[YY_seks_001]
2. Surveys Among Inmates
a. Research Process in Finding Suitable Respondents
In determining research respondents a simple random sampling is carried out on the
general list of inmates in Banceuy Prison. All inmates have the same probability to be
research respondent. The subject of research is determined to be 25% of the 1200 of
total quantity of inmates in Banceuy Prison.
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To choose research subject, 300 inmates plus 10% are selected to be 330 research
subjects. From 330 selected inmates, there are 307 inmates who become research
respondents [93%]. From 307 inmates who filled out and return the questionnaire,
263 respondents answered the drug use activities within the prison [85.7%] and 259
respondents answered the unprotected high risk sexual activities within the prison
[84.4%]. The analysis of respondents’ characteristic comparison [age and education]
shows that there is no significant difference between the total number of
respondents to those who answered the questions [Table 2 and 3].
Survey data intake is carried out between the third and fourth weeks of June 2014
using anonymous self-administered questionnaire. During the process, respondents
fill out their own questionnaire without putting their personal identity as one of the
efforts to maintain confidentiality. Respondents put the questionnaire in the
prepared box themselves.
Survey data intake is done in stages which is 100 inmates per day and is carried out
for three consecutive days. Respondents who did not come on the survey data intake
day are requested to come on the fourth day. Inmates selected to be research
respondents are summoned and gathered in Banceuy Prison’s Common Room to get
information and to exercise their freedom to decide whether they want to be the
research respondent or not. Illiterate inmates and those who refuse to be
respondents are excluded from the research.
Informed consent is given before respondents fill out the questionnaire. There are
330 invited respondents and 307 filled out and returned the questionnaire [93%].
Table 2. Comparability between total numbers of respondent and respondents
answering the question on drug use activity within the prison setting.
Respondent
Test pQTY
(n=307)
Response
(n=263)
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Age
(Mean, sd)
33.16
(8.337)
33.10
(8,063)
t=0,087 0,931
Education
No education 1 1
X2=1.519 0.911
Unfinished Elementary 15 8
Elementary graduate 43 37
Junior High School
Graduates
106 90
Senior High School
Graduates
131 120
College/University
graduates
4 4
Table 3. Comparability between total numbers of respondents and respondents
answering the question on unsafe sexual activities within the prison.
Respondent
Test pQTY
(n=307)
Response
(n=259)
Age
(Mean, sd)
33.16
(8.337)
32.73
(8.137)
t=0.511 0,609
Education
No education 1 1
X2=0.636 0.986
Unfinished Elementary 15 11
Elementary graduate 43 33
Junior High School
Graduates
106 88
Senior High School
Graduates
131 118
College/University
graduates
4 4
b. Characteristic of Respondents
Characteristic of the 307 responding inmates who filled out the questionnaire are
shown on the Table 4. Most of them are adolescent between 26 to 35 years old
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[43.3%], 64% are married or have been married before, and most of them are
educated until Junior High School or higher.
Most of them [91%] are drug offender inmates, 47% out of them are users, 19.4% are
users and dealers, 28.7% are dealers and 2.9% are wholesalers/producers [Picture 1].
Table 4. General Characteristic of The Survey Respondents
Variable Categoriy n %
Age
N=307
<25 years old 54 17.6
26-35 years old 133 43.3
36-45 years old 63 20.5
>46 years old 23 7.5
Status
N=307
Not married 109 35.5
married 133 43.3
Divorced 59 19.2
Widower 4 1.3
Education
N=307
Ungradutaed
[Elementary]
16 5.2
Elementary
graduates
43 14.0
Junior High School
graduates
106 34.5
Senior High School
graduates
131 42.7
College/University
graduates
4 1.3
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Picture 1. Proportion of survey respondents’ case type
From the above data, categorized users are 66.4% from the total inmates with drug
offence cases, and the rest is 31.6% is dealers and wholesalers. But the numbers of
drug use in the prison can be larger than the data shown because inmates admitted
due to drug use or drug deal/wholesale cases are also possible users.
Table 5. Survey respondents’ characteristic based on their drug use history
Variable Category n %
Drug use history*
N=307
Shabu-Shabu 145 47.2
Ganja 250 81.4
Heroin/Putaw 44 14.3
Benzodiazepin 29 9.4
Alcohol 133 43.3
Ecstasy 2 0.7
Case
Sentence
n=307 (%)
Drugs
n=279(90.9)
General
n=18 (5.9)
Users
n=131 (47)
Users
N= 185 (66.4)
Dealers &
Wholesaler
n=88 (31.6)
No Answer
N=6 (2.2)
Wholesaler/
Producer
n=8 (2.9)
Dealers
n=80 (28.7)
Users & Dealers
n=54 (19.4)
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Lain-lain 3 1
No answer 6 2
No history 8 2.6
Injecting drug use
history
N=270
Yes 25 9.3
Never 245 90.7
*Respondents can answer more than one
Table 6. Survey respondents’ characteristic based on other risky behavior
Variable Category n %
Sexual activity
history
N=307
Yes 263 85.7
Never 31 10.1
No answer 13 4.2
Condom use when
having sexual
intercourse with
non-partners
N=263
Always 32 12.2
Often 15 5.7
Occasionally 94 35.7
Never 64 24.3
Never, because only have
done it with wife
50 19
No answer 8 3
Have tattoo
N=307
Yes 173 56.4
No 128 41.7
No answer 5 2
Genital accessories
(Beads)
N=307
Yes 111 36.2
No 181 59.0
No answer 15 4.9
HIV test
N=307
Yes 161 52.4
No 117 38.1
No answer 29 9.4
HIV test result
N=161
Positive/Reactive 5 3.1
Negative/non-reactive 136 84.5
Did not open the result 14 8.7
No answer 4 3.7
Out of all respondents who filled out the questionnaire, 95% reported experience of
drug use. Ganja [81.4%], shabu [47.2%] and alcohol [43.3%] are reported among the
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most used substance while heroin constitutes 14.3% of the respondents and injecting
drug use history reached 9.3% among the respondents [Table 5].
Survey findings in Table 6 shows 85.7% of the respondents have the sexual activity
history and 65.7% of them are risky behavior. More than half of the respondents
[56.4%] have tattoo[s] and 36.2% have genital accessories [beads].
Only 161 respondents from 307 or 52.4% have done the HIV test, 5 respondents are
positive [3.1%], 136 respondents are negative [84.5%] and 12.4% either did not open
the result or did not answer the question.
c. Survey Findings Among The Inmates In-relations of Drug Use Activities
Within The Prison Setting
Availability of Drugs Within The Prison
Questions on knowledge or information regarding drug distribution within the prison
setting and what sort of drugs or substance, are asked in the survey. Only 171 out of
307 respondents [55.7%] answered the questions. Table 5 shows that drug is widely
distributed among the inmates in the prison. Almost all kinds of drugs are available
inside. From 171 respondents, 79% admit that there is ganja, 75% state that shabu is
available and more than 50% declare heroin and alcohol are available [Table 7].
Table 7. Drugs/substances availability within the prison setting
N=171*
Availabe
(%)
Not available/
Don’t know (%)
Heroin 56.1 43.9
Diazepam 20.5 79.5
Ecstasy 24.6 75.4
Shabu 74.9 25.1
Subutex 8.2 91.8
Suboxone 6.4 93.6
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Cethamine 5.3 94.7
Codein 9.4 90.6
Benzo 33.9 66.1
Ganja 78.9 21.1
Alcohol 53.2 46.8
*Respondents can answer more than one
In regards of other drug substances in the prison, Table 8 elaborates the intensity of
substances’ availability. Shabu is the first on the list to be easily found, 28% of the
respondents admit that shabu is widely available. Next up is ganja [22.8%] followed
by alcohol [10.5%] and heroin [9.4%].
Table 8. Intensity of drug substances’ availability within the prison setting
N=171*
(%)
Always
available
Often
available
Occasionally
available
Not
available/
Don’t know
Heroin/Putaw 9.4 12.9 33.9 43.9
Diazepam 2.3 5.8 12.3 79.5
Ecstasy 1.8 5.3 17.5 75.4
Shabu 28.1 31 15.8 25.1
Subutex 0.6 1.2 6.4 91.8
Suboxone - - 6.4 93.6
Chetamine - 1.2 4.1 94.7
Codein - 1.8 7.6 90.6
Benzo 4.7 14.6 14.6 66.1
Ganja 22.8 31 25.1 21.1
Alcohol 10.5 14 28.7 46.8
*Respondents can answer mmore than one
Drug Use Within The Prison Setting
With drugs and other substances available within the prison setting, the
questionnaire gathered the information on how many inmates and what kind of
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substances have they actually used. There are 135 respondents [51%] admit they
have used drugs and 2.6% have injected drugs inside the prison [Table 9].
Table 9. Drugs and substances use within the prison setting
Variable Category Frequency Percentage
Use drugs/substances
inside the prison
N=263
Yes, I have 135 51.3
Never 128 48.7
Inject drugs inside the
prison
N=263
Yes, I have 8 2.6
Never 118 38.4
No answer 9 2.9
Do not use drugs 128 48.7
For information on type of substances used by the inmates, only 93 out of 135 who
admit that they use drugs inside the prison, revealed the type of drugs or substances
they were using [Table 10]. For this question, respondents are allowed to answer
more than one.
Ganja is among the most consumed substance [73%], shabu is the runner up [70%]
with 3.2% of the inmates uses it by injection. Alcohol is consumed by 48.9%
respondents and the last chunk of 34.4% constitutes heroin users with 5.4% inmates
uses it by injection.
Table 10. Drugs and Substances Reported Used Within The Prison Setting
N=93*
(%)
Yes,
injected
Yes,
Not injected
Total numbers
of users
No
Heroin 5.4 29 34.4 65.6
Diazepam 1.1 4.3 5.4 94.6
Ecstasy - 8.6 8.6 91.4
Shabu 3.2 66.7 69.9 30.1
Subutex - 3.2 3.2 96.8
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Suboxone 1.1 2.2 3.3 96.8
Methadone - 8.6 8.6 91.4
Chetamine - 2.2 2.2 97.8
Codein - 3.2 3.2 96.8
Benzo - 32.3 32.3 67.7
Ganja 1.1 72 73.1 26.9
Alcohol - 48.9 48.9 51.1
*Respondents can answer more than one
Picture 2. Injecting drug users’ scheme within the prison setting
Picture 2 is explorative result of questions related to injecting drug use activity within
the prison. Five out of eight people [2.6%] admit having injecting drug activity inside
the prison using used syringe. Four of them have shared it with 2-5 people.
Have injected drugs
in the prison
n=8 (2.6)
No answer
n=2
Have injected drugs
this month?
n=6
Every day n=2
Once a week n=1
Not injecting this month n=3
• 2-3x per day
• 1x per day
Never shared syringe
n=1
Always cleanse
syringe before using
n=3
Occasionally cleanse
syringe before using
-
n=1
Always cleanse
syringe before using
Clean water
Type of cleansing
agent *;
• Clean water n=4
• Hot water n=1
• Bleaching n=4Never use
used syringe
n=1
Have used used
syringe
n=5
N=307
Use drugs in
the prison
n=135 (51.3)
NEVER use
drugs
n=128 (48.7)
Never injected
drugs
n=118 (38.4)
No answer
n=9 (2.9)
Using used syringe
n=6
No answer
n=2
Remark :
* Multiple answers is allowed
Have shared syringe
with 2-5 people
n=4
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d. Survey Findings Among Inmates With High Risk Sexual Behavior Within
The Prison Setting
Definition of sexual conducts or sexual activities in this research is two or more
people conducting sexual activities and not limited only to penetration. From 307
respondents, only 11.1% admit to have experience in sexual conducts within the
prison. Most of them having it with their steady partner [73.5%], only 2 respondents
[5.9%] having it with sex workers, and 1 respondent [2.9%] admits to have it with
other inmates. [Table 11 and Picture 3]
Table 11. High Risk Sexual Behavior
Variable Category Freq. Percentage
Have had sex in the prison
N=259
Yes 34 13.1
Never 225 86.9
Who is your sexual partner
in the prison?
N=34
Steady partner 25 73.5
Sex workers 2 5.9
Other inmates 1 2.9
Others 3 8.8
No answer 3 8.8
Execution place
in the prison
N=34
Visitor’s hall 24 70.5
Toilet of visitor’s hall 3 8.8
Room in the block 3 8.8
Bathroom in the block 5 14.7
Sexual activities
in the last month
N=30
Yes 12 40
No 18 60
Last condom use
N=10
Yes 0 0
No 10 100
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Masturbation
N=247
Yes 204 82.6
No 43 17.4
Masturbating frequency
N=198
Once a day 12 6.1
2 – 3 times per week 19 9.6
Once a week 42 21.2
Twice a week 60 30.3
Once a month 49 24.7
Once every 6 months 16 8.1
From the survey, Visitor’s Hall found to be the place where most inmates executes
their sexual conducts [70.5%] while 8.8% uses the room in the block and 14.7% uses
the bathroom in their block.
Twelve respondents admit to have done sexual conducts within the prison, several of
them revealed to have done it within the last month without condoms.
Independent sexual activity [masturbation] is also among the questions. From 247
answering respondents, 82.6% admit to have masturbation between 1 – 4 times in a
month.
N=307 (%)
Does not have sex
n=31 (10.1)
No answer
n=13 (4.2)
Have done sex
n=263 (85.7)
Have had sex in the
prison
n=34 (12.9) Sexual partner in the prison:
Steady partner n=25
Other inmates n=1
Sex workers n=2
Others- n=3
No answer n=3
No answer
n=12 (45.6)
Never have sex in the
prison
n=217 (82.5)
No condoms
n=10 (83.3)
No answer
n=2 (16.7)
Have sexual activities
in the last month
n=12 (35.3)
No answer
n=4 (11.8)
No sexual activities in
the last month
n=18 (52.9)
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Picture 3. Sexual Behavior Scheme in The Prison
3. Interview With Prison Authorities
a. Research Process in Finding Suitable Respondents
Information gathering from the prison authorities is carried out to 19 staff. In–depth
interview is conducted to structural officers as policy makers, and Focused Group
Discussion [FGD] is carried out with 2 groups of vocational staff and security staff.
Sampling of officers is carried out using purposive sampling method, with
consideration of only certain related divisions that deal with high risk behavior of
inmates such as Section of Education and Vocational, Section of Safety and Security
Force; and Section of Security and Prison Regulations.
Enumerator conducting in-depth interview and FGD with officers is a researcher from
University of Padjadjaran [UNPAD]. Informed consent is given prior to the interview.
b. Characteristic of Interviewed Prison Authorities
There are 19 officers joining the interview consists of 7 structural officers
participating in the in-depth interview and 12 vocational staff and security staff
participating in the FGD. The characteristic of the staff varied as shown in Table 12.
Table 12. Characteristic of Interviewed Prison Authorities
No Position Gender Age Education
Type of
Interview
1.
Chief of
Institution 1
Male S2 In-depth
2.
Chief of Section of
Security & Prison
Regulation
Male 52 S1 In-depth
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3.
Chief of
Administration
Security & Prison
Regulation
Male 46 S1 In-depth
4.
Chief of Section of
Education and
Vocational
Male 45 S1 In-depth
5.
Chief of Sub-
section Vocational
Male 36 S2 In-depth
6.
Chief of Sub-
section Reporting
and Regulation
Male 47 S1 In-depth
7.
Chief of Sub-
section Safety &
Security
Male 47 S1 In-depth
8. Vocational Staff 1 Female 44 SMA FGD
9. Vocational Staff 2 Female 47 S1 FGD
10. Vocational Staff 3 Male 34 S1 FGD
11. Vocational Staff 4 Male 53 S1 FGD
12. Registration Staff Male 41 S1 FGD
13.
Security & Prison
Regulation Staff 2
Male 41 S1 FGD
14.
Security & Prison
Regulation Staff 3
Female 54 SMEA FGD
15.
Security & Prison
Regulation Staff 4
Male 54 SMA FGD
16.
Chief of Security
Force
Male 44 S1 FGD
17.
Administration
Security & Prison
Regulation Staff
Male 43 S1 FGD
18.
Administration
Security & Prison
Regulation Staff
Female 50 SMA FGD
c. Interview Findings Among Prison Authorities
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High Risk Behaviors Within The Prison Setting
All interviewed officers addressed similarly in regards of drug use and sexual conduct
issues internally. They admit that there must be inmates who use drugs within the
prison setting, including injecting drug activities. They are convinced that there is
same sex relationship and sexual conducts among the inmates.
“Syringe using and sexual misconduct… I really believe it happens in the prison,
especially in large prisons where issue of over-capacity is available and in
narcotics prison.” *Petugas/001/KL]
“A prison cannot be fully clean and I am convinced [about it]. I also admit that it is
difficult to keep the prison clean [from drugs] if users and dealers are put
together. Not to mention that the wholesaler is here too.” *Petugas/002/AB+
Acceptance on Sterile Syringe Service [SSS] Program Within The Prison Setting
Responses towards SSS are almost unanimously negative due to lack of supporting
law and policies within the prison and correctional institution settings that can back
up the implementation of the program.
“SSS, I don’t agree because while it may reduce the HIV infection rate, it will keep
the addiction going if not increasing it. For syringes supply we can never agree
because it is too risky, but condom is different.” *Petugas/001/KL+
“Still, from the security perspective, we cannot tolerate, *or+ legalize *it+. We will
do urine test, if the result is positive, sanction must be applied and the inmates
will be put in cell [solitary confinement]. This is not a matter of agree or disagree.
This is against the law, except when someday the government legalizes it.”
[Petugas/003/DK]
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“If syringes are provided inside *the prison+, it is like legalizing drugs, mainly
injecting drugs substance… putaw… But if there is a policy in place from the
government saying that it is legal, backed up by law, that it is okay for prison to
provide syringes or condoms, we then can carry out the close supervision of the
distribution.” *Petugas/004/RK+
“To anticipate the spread [of HIV], it is actually a good program, but needs to
have a fixed policy to back it up. If not, we can get blamed for implementing it
because there is no instruction from the higher level. It will be a totally different
story…” *Petugas/005/AB+
Some of the vocational staff expressed their agreement on the SSS program
implementation within the prison setting as the last resort should there be no other
ways to be considered or taken.
“If this is the best solution there is, I agree. Especially considering the current
situation in the prison internally, where no prison is free from drugs… It is
probably better to have [SSS program] than them keep sharing unsterile [needle],
adds more burden [to the prison], and becoming ill. As long as it is the last
possible resort, I will follow…” *Petugas/002/AB+
Acceptance on Condoms Distribution Program Within The Prison Setting
Most of the officers can accept and rationalize the necessity of condoms distribution
program. However, there are still some doubts and hesitance on the technicality,
social and religious norms consideration and the lack of policy in place to abck up the
implementation of this program.
“I think providing condom is very important because it is related to their urgent
needs and they will always sneak around to do it anyway. Even though they have
so much limitation, they will always try. But then again, the technicality of the
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implementation is complicated. Even though we have the understanding, we will
still get blamed if we implement it…” *Petugas/001/KL+
“I believe there are–… some men are like transgender, and they also did it *sexual
activity+… If you wish [to distribute condoms], it must be done discreetly and not
openly… we have good intention, we want to stop the infection.”
[Petugas/002/AB]
There are several officers/staff that firmly reject the idea of condoms distribution
program because it is deemed as breaking the law and regulation, furthermore, it is
deemed as legalizing same sex practice [gay].
“Condoms? What’s it for? … It is possible that a man can have sex with another
man. It is not a secret, but it is still breaking the rules and regulations. Even
though they like each other, it is prohibited within the prison setting… *to provide
condoms] It is like legalizing same sex relationship, in my opinion…”
[Petugas/003/DK]
“Especially condoms, if it is implemented here, I disagree… it means legalization
of same sex relationship. Legalizing homosexuality. We are as part of the Security
Force here will strive for prohibition of it *condoms distribution+…. Same sex
relationship is also prohibited. That is it. I know that in prison, freedom is limited,
one of them is sex. That is my humble opinion.” *Petugas/004/RK+
Recommendation Related to High Risk Behaviors Within The Prison Settings
The solutions offered by these officers in regards of injecting drug use and sexual
conducts within the prison setting are security tightening to avoid drug supply
coming in, increased close supervision, religious approach and medical approach
such as methadone program.
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“Security tightening to avoid drugs supply is coming in, but for sexual deviation
we cannot do anything… It is a difficult matter.” *Petugas/001/KL+
“We do not provide the way, so they will not do it. I do not favor syringes and
condoms provision. We can apply religious approach or other activities or
something medical such as methadone.” [Petugas/004/RK]
“It is better if not all drug related people are put in jail. Users can be rehabilitated;
this will ease our burden in tackling the existing issues. If they are put together
like this, things become very complex. The dealers are happy there are users here.
And the users are also happy because the dealers are here. It is like that here…
Most importantly close supervision, next, if it is deemed as unnecessary, had
better not be implemented. This is a prison, if everything runs without close
supervision, without adequate knowledge, without socialization, there will be too
many deviations and regulations breaking activities.” *Petugas/002/AB+
1. Substance and Injecting Drug Use In The Prison
a. Substance and Drug Use In The Prison
The majority of inmates in Banceuy Prison are drug abusers [90.9%] and most of
their cases are sentenced as user [66%]. Even so, there is a possibility that inmates
with dealer and wholesaler sentences are also users.
From the data provided above, it is shown that there are several kinds of drugs are in
cycle within the prison setting and all are accessible. There are 51.3% of inmates who
use drugs internally. Most found drugs are shabu and ganja, followed by heroin and
alcohol. Among the heroin users, most of them drag the substance while only few of
them inject it.
Discussion
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Drugs and other substances are available due to demands from inside the prison. The
smuggling methods are through visitation, thrown-in using plastic bottles and via
certain officer/staff. All drugs and substances are kept in bottles and kept safe in
unthinkable places such as below the ground. Inmates admit that where there is
demand for drugs/substances, there will be ways to get it in.
b. Injecting Drug Use
Injecting drug use is among the highest risk for HIV transmission. Prevalence of
injecting drug use in the prison is 2.6% or there are 6 inmates from selected
respondents. If projected on to the general inmates, it means 2.6% x 1200 inmates or
at least there are 31 injecting drug users. This figure is considerably high for the
possibility of HIV infection in the prison. Most importantly because all of those
injecting drug users have the history of sharing needles or using unsterile syringes
due to difficulties in finding clean syringes. When they experience the withdrawal
symptoms, they could not care less about whom they share the syringes with. Even
the HIV-positive inmates are sharing needles.
Efforts to sterilize the syringes and needles before using them have become a rare
routine because it is not easy to find cleansing agent such as bleach. Most of the
users cleanse the needle using only plain water.
Intensity of heroin use by injection depends on availability of the substance. Some
inmates do it only once a day, some do it up to six times a day or until the supply is
finished. There are some inmates who inject drugs with a small dose at the beginning
but it escalates to a larger dosage and a more frequent duration, up to every hour
depending on the availability of the substance.
c. Syringes Supply
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Syringes in the prison are rarely to find. Inmates get it through various methods.
Some found used and corroded syringe, some found used syringe with blood. They
took it, repair and fix it and cleanse it to reuse it later.
Syringes are also smuggled via visitation. Some in the full form of syringe [needle and
tube], some are just the needles. Inmates who use drugs claim that needles are the
most important part because the tube can be replaced by pen tube or other media.
The rubber pump can be replaced by a piece of flipflop rubber while the lever is
replaced by a small thin stick. To use this kind of self-invented tool, a user needs help
from other user.
When the syringes are smuggled and arrived inside the prison, inmates will take turn
to use it and sometimes one syringe can be shared by many users in several blocks.
2. High Risk Sexual Conducts In The Prison
Approximately 85% of the inmates have had sexual experience in their lives, and 65.7%
among them have high risk sexual conducts without condoms when having intercourse
with their non-steady partner. During their sentence time in Banceuy Prison, more than
80% of the inmates masturbate. Most of them do it once or twice in a month. Only a few
of them have intercourse with their partners [11.1%].
Definition of sexual conducts or sexual activities in this research is two or more people
conducting sexual activities and not limited only to penetration. Inmates who claim to
have sex with partner mostly done it with their steady partner during the visitation. Only
two inmates have had sex with sex workers and one inmate admit to have had sex with
other inmate.
Twelve out of 34 inmates who admit to have had sex within the prison setting, said that
they have conducted unprotected sexual activities within the last month.
Initially, unprotected sexual conducts among inmates in the prison setting often
stimulated by the existence of inmates who suspected to be gay or have more feminine
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features. Inmates who initiate the sexual conducts with other inmates admit that the
approach was merely during the period of drug use.
1. Conclusion
a. Inmates who use drugs in the prison setting is currently 51.3% of the total number of
inmates.
b. Substance and drug supplies in the prison are merely coming from visitation, thrown-
in from outside and via a certain officer/staff.
c. Prevalence of injecting drug use within the prison setting is 2.6%, heroin users
constitute 34.4% with drag as the most popular consumption method.
d. Almost all of injecting drug users have shared syringes/needles and/or used unsterile
syringes.
e. Sexual conducts within the prison setting is usually done with steady partner.
Conclusion and Recommendations
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f. Inmates who have sex in the prison constitutes 11% of the total number, 1.9% is
having high risk sexual conducts [with sex workers, other inmates, girlfriend,
acquaintance]
g. Almost all officers and staff disagree on the implementation of SSS program and
condoms distribution due to lack of supportive policies in place.
2. Recommendations
Comprehensive strategy is necessary in order to tackle drug use issue within the
prison setting.
Looking at the numbers of inmates who crucially need Harm Reduction Management
program in the form of SSS and condoms distribution, more well-directed strategies
are needed. This is important because even if these programs are implemented,
most of inmates are not confident enough or embarrassed to access the services.
To direct inmates who need the services, Section of Vocational can work together
with the clinic.
Therapeutic community activities can help socializing the danger of HIV and high risk
behavior as well as educate the best ways to handle it.
Whenever needed, TC activities above can be referred to any addiction clinic where
methadone therapy, addiction counseling and peer group meeting can be found.
Clinic as the supporting facility can carry out individual addiction management
program based on the needs of the clients.
Cleansing agent such as bleaching, SSS program and condoms distribution can be
targeted to specific inmates who need the service only based on recommendation
from the doctors in the clinic.
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From substance supply perspective, the security can tighten itself and develop better
Standard Operation Procedure as well as increasing the supervision by Section of
Security staff.
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