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Published on: October 31, 2010
HIV/AIDS prisoners: a case study on quality of life in Roumieh, Lebanon
Diala F Ammar1, Heyam L El Zein, Neal El Jor
1Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon. Diala.ammar@lau.edu.lb
Abstract:
Prisons often lack the basic health services required by HIV/AIDS patients. As with many other chronic illnesses, the treatment of HIV is expensive in terms of medication, hygiene, testing and staff training. Strategies to combat the disease have been thoroughly developed, particularly in Europe (WHO/UNAIDS, 2006). The purpose of this study was to assess quality of life (QOL) of the only 5 reported cases of HIV/AIDS patients in Roumieh prison (the country's largest male top-security prison) using the WHOQOL and the WHO guidelines on HIV infection and AIDS in prison. Virtually all prisoners reported that their rights had been violated. Isolation measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease. According to UNAIDS, this particular measure has been proven ineffective. In conclusion, other approaches should be implemented to respect inmates' rights and reduce transmission of the virus.
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