Table 2.
Prevalence of Screening Among Male Jail Inmates (Weighted Percentage)
| Black | White | Hispanic | p-values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At intake | ||||
| Medical history taken | 79.7% | 81.4% | 83.5% | p = .107 |
| Checked for suicidal thoughts/attempts | 78.3% | 80.9% | 78.4% | p = .283 |
| Checked for injury, illness, or intoxication | 47.3% | 46.2% | 53.1% | p = .007 |
| Post-admission | ||||
| Received a medical exam | 45.7% | 41.2% | 40.3% | p = .018 |
| Received a blood test | 41.0% | 25.8% | 36.6% | p < .001 |
| Tested for TB | 67.3% | 56.9% | 63.8% | p < .001 |
| Tested for HIVa | 76.3%% | 70.5% | 69.4% | p = .065 |
a
Of those who reported receiving a blood test.