书目名称 | Prison Inmates Living with HIV in India |
副标题 | Case Studies from Pr |
编辑 | Sayantani Guin |
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概述 | Presents primary research on prison inmates living with HIV in India.Examines the medical conditions in prisons with global implications.Highlights problems and challenges for prison inmates and staff |
丛书名称 | SpringerBriefs in Criminology |
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描述 | This Brief presents preliminary findings from research in three prisons in Maharashtra, India on experiences of prison inmates there living with HIV. The study explores health care services in these prisons, and problems experienced by inmates in India living with HIV, as well as their staff and caregivers. Through this preliminary study, the researchers shed light on the experiences of inmates in Indian prisons, with an aim of presenting questions for future research. The author provides an overview of the global conditions of prison inmates living with HIV, as an international comparative context for examining the cases in India. Major problems highlighted in the cases include: living conditions, high risk behavior during incarceration, delivery of medical services and adherence to ethical guidelines. Results of the study reveal that overcrowding and inadequate nutrition were major concerns for inmates living with HIV; there were no support systems available inside the prisons to address the stress related issues of the inmates; and, the prison hospital did not have provisions to cater to the treatment needs of inmates living with AIDS. The study also found that confidentiality r |
出版日期 | Book 2015 |
关键词 | Criminal Justice in India; HIV/AIDS and prison; HIV/AIDS in India; Health and Justice; Health in Prison; |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15566-1 |
isbn_softcover | 978-3-319-15565-4 |
isbn_ebook | 978-3-319-15566-1Series ISSN 2192-8533 Series E-ISSN 2192-8541 |
issn_series | 2192-8533 |
copyright | The Author(s) 2015 |