2016
Trials and tribulations of conducting bio-behavioral surveys in prisons: implementation science and lessons from Ukraine
Azbel L, Grishaev Y, Wickersham JA, Chernova O, Dvoryak S, Polonsky M, Altice FL. Trials and tribulations of conducting bio-behavioral surveys in prisons: implementation science and lessons from Ukraine. International Journal Of Prisoner Health 2016, 12: 78-87. PMID: 27219905, PMCID: PMC5513812, DOI: 10.1108/ijph-10-2014-0041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormer Soviet UnionHarsh prison sentencesDesign/methodology/approach Qualitative interviewsCriminal justice systemUkrainian prisonsJustice systemPrison sentencesOriginality/valueSoviet UnionBio-behavioural surveyPrisonSpecific contextDepartment involvementAdministrative staffUkraineImplementation scienceHIV epidemic
2005
HIV testing in correctional institutions: evaluating existing strategies, setting new standards.
Basu S, Smith-Rohrberg D, Hanck S, Altice FL. HIV testing in correctional institutions: evaluating existing strategies, setting new standards. AIDS & Public Policy Journal 2005, 20: 3-24. PMID: 17260566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testing protocolHIV testing strategiesCommunity-based careSubstance abuse treatmentAntiretroviral therapyDepth counselingTesting strategiesHealth statusAbuse treatmentMental healthCorrectional facilitiesRoutine testingPublic healthCorrectional settingsPrison settingTreatmentCounseling policiesHealthTesting protocolSettingHIVTestingTherapyCorrectional systemCare