Table 2.
Prisoners’ knowledge of HIV Services and experience of HIV risk behavioura
| Urban Prison n = 353 | Rural Prison n = 59 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 412 | Yes n (%) | Yes n (%) | |
| Access to HIV information | |||
| HIV | 297 (84.1) | 50 (84.7) | 0.91 |
| Condoms | 186 (52.7) | 44 (74.6) | < 0.001 |
| Lubricants | 31(8.8) | 15 (25.4) | < 0.001 |
| Tuberculosis | 297 (84.1) | 51 (86.4) | 0.65 |
| Antiretroviral Therapy | 294 (83.3) | 47 (79.7) | 0.49 |
| PMTCT | 110 (31.2) | 21 (35.6) | 0.50 |
| Clean needles and syringes | 236 (66.9) | 47 (79.7) | 0.05 |
| Voluntary Counselling and Testing | 305 (86.4) | 51 (86.4) | 0.99 |
| HIV positive livingc | 324 (91.8) | 54 (91.5) | 0.95 |
| Male circumcision | 255 (72.2) | 47 (79.7) | 0.23 |
| Information on HIV risk behaviors | |||
| Provided sex to others in prison | 24 (7.9) | 1 (3.0) | 0.31 |
| Paid/accepted money/goods for sex | 16 (4.4) | 0 (0.0) | 0.09 |
| Shared needles/spikes and syringesb | 51 (16.8) | 7 (21.2) | < 0.001 |
aHIV risk behaviors include actions that would influence the spread of HIV in prisons
bNeedles and spikes: Sharp objects used for tattooing and piercing of ears
cHIV positive living: include any information about how those who are HIV positive can take care of their lives