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Area of Science:

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Sociology
Criminology

Background:

Prison guards influence inmate access to health services.
Guard perceptions impact daily health practices and disease control efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the role of prison guards in health service access for inmates.
Enhance guard involvement in tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS control through awareness programs.

Main Methods:

Action-research program conducted in three prisons and two hospitals.
Utilized individual interviews and group discussions to gather data.

Main Results:

Guard representations of health, illness, and risk influence practices and access.
Inmate health denial and limited autonomy led to prescriptive health actions.
Guard awareness of their own practices can deconstruct stereotypes and improve involvement.

Conclusions:

Improving inmate health requires addressing prison conditions and guard awareness.
Guard perceptions significantly impact healthcare delivery and disease prevention within prisons.