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M Natha¹, S Kegg, W Spice

¹Department of Genitourinary Medicine, St George's Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UK. macky_natha@yahoo.co.uk

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Providing specialist HIV care in prisons is achievable, but challenges like frequent prisoner transfers and inadequate staff training hinder optimal outcomes. This study examines HIV services during a key health service transition in England.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Healthcare Management

Background:

In April 2006, England transferred prison healthcare commissioning to local Primary Care Trusts, aiming for community-equivalent standards.
This transition period presented unique challenges for delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the provision and outcomes of specialist human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services for prisoners during a critical healthcare commissioning transition.
To identify barriers and facilitators to effective HIV care delivery in the prison setting.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case notes review of all human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive prisoners receiving care.
Analysis of data from the prison genitourinary medicine service across three London prisons.
Inclusion period: April 2004 to April 2006, covering the transition phase.

Main Results:

A total of 112 HIV-positive prisoners accessed care during the study period.
The study provides initial insights into HIV service delivery during the healthcare commissioning transition.
Frequent inter-prison transfers and insufficient HIV training for prison staff were identified as significant barriers to care.

Conclusions:

Achieving good human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) outcomes within the prison system is feasible.
Addressing barriers such as prisoner mobility and enhancing staff training are crucial for improving prison healthcare.
This research highlights the complexities of maintaining specialized healthcare standards in correctional facilities during service reform.