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Prison Inmates Living with HIV in India

Case Studies from Prisons in Maharashtra

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Sayantani Guin

    1. School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India

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  • 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 surrounding HIV in prisons
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology (BRIEFSCRIMINOL)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 1-14

  3. HIV in Prisons

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 15-35

  4. Profile of Prison Inmates Living with HIV

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 37-66

  5. Experiences of Prison Inmates Living with HIV

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 67-79

  6. Prison Personnel and HIV: Views and Experiences

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 81-93

  7. Summary and Conclusion

    • Sayantani Guin
    Pages 95-103

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 105-116
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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 regarding the HIV positive status could not be maintained inside the prison. This Brief presents a window into the experience of inmates in India, and presents questions for future research to understand and improve living conditions and medical service delivery within the prison system. This work will be of interest to researchers in criminology and criminal justice, particularly interested in incarceration or health issues, public health and related areas such as public policy, international studies, and demography studies in India.

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  • School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India

    Sayantani Guin

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