Evidence for Gonococcal Transmission Within a Correctional System

Overview

Journal Am J Public Health

Specialty Public Health

Date 1990 Dec 1

PMID 2240342

Citations 4

Authors

K H van Hoeven

W C Rooney Jr

S C Joseph

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Abstract

In a study to examine sexually transmissible disease occurring within a large correctional system where sexual activity is prohibited, 27 male inmates acquired culture-proven gonorrhea from in-jail sexual activity during a three-month period. These results provide evidence to encourage inmate education about the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and to support condom distribution programs in correctional facilities.

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