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HHSC4593
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
11/03/2013

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Term
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city or county facility that holds those convicted of local or state laws and sentenced to one year or less
Definition
jails
Term
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state or federal facilities for those convicted of crime and sentenced to 1 year or more
Definition
prison
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house individuals convicted of violating state or local laws
Definition
state prisons
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house those convicted of violating federal laws (US)
Definition
Federal prisons
Term
Define parole
Definition
criminal offenders conditionally released from prison to serve remainder of sentence in community
Term
Define probation
Definition
adult offenders whom court place supervision in community through agency in lieu of incarceration
Term
What was the total number of the correctional population in 2011?
Definition
6.98 million
Term
What was the ratio of the correctional population compared to the US population in 2011?
Definition
1 in 34 adults
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What ratio of people living with HIV pass through a correctional facility?
Definition
1 in 7
Term
What state had the highest number of inmates with HIV in 2011?
Definition
florida
Term
What are 4 HIV related issues in correctional settings?
Definition
HIV testing, medical care, hiv prevention, transition back into community
Term
What court case established an inmate's right to healthcare standards that meet community standards?
Definition
estelle vs GAmble
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What are the 2 methods used for dispensing ART in correctional settings?
Definition
directly observed therapy (DOT), keep on person
Term
What states provide condoms in their correctional facilities?
Definition
vermont, mississippi, philadelphia
Term
What should an HIV positive inmate be provided with once they are discharged?
Definition
discharge plan
Term
Why are the elderly less likely to use condoms?
Definition
lack of perceived susceptibility
Term
Why does menopause pose a risk for increased HIV infection?
Definition
Vaginal lining has less lubrication which increases likelihood of tearing
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Why are the elderly less likely to adhere to ART?
Definition
medication side effects are more serious because of their age (hepatic and renal function)
Term
What is the most populous country in Africa?
Definition
Nigeria
Term
What country in Africa has the 2nd highest number of PLWHA?
Definition
Nigeria
Term
What is the primary method of HIV transmission in Nigeria?
Definition
heterosexual sex
Term
Who is the most at risk of HIV infection in Nigeria?
Definition
sex workers and females
Term
What are 6 key drivers of the HIV epidemic in Nigeria?
Definition
illiteracy, low HIV knowledge, untreated STIs, stigma, poverty, traditional practices
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What are 3 system related issues to HIV prevention in Nigeria?
Definition
poor funds administration, lack of accountability, ulterior motives
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