AIDS in a correctional setting

This article will provide current, relevant information on human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the correctional setting. Issues pertinent to the correctional setting, as HIV testing and confidentiality, transmission of the HIV virus tn the correctional setting, and HIV related education will be explored. An occupational therapy program, outlining two separate programs for (1) those who are HIV positive and those who are diagnosed with AIDS and (2) those at risk for contracting the virus, will be described.