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Laura E Adams1, Seema Yasmin2, Graham Briggs3
1Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Phoenix, AZ, USA laura.adams@azdhs.gov.
Abstract:
During July to November 2012, two botulism outbreaks (12 cases total) occurred in one all-male prison; both were associated with illicitly brewed alcohol (pruno) consumption. Inmate surveys were conducted to evaluate and develop prevention and education strategies. Qualitative surveys with open-ended questions were performed among inmates from rooms where outbreaks occurred to learn about pruno consumption. Quantitative surveys assessed knowledge gained after the outbreaks and preferred information sources. For the quantitative surveys, 250 inmates were randomly selected by bed from across the correctional facility and 164 inmates were interviewed. Only 24% of inmates reported any botulism knowledge before the outbreaks and education outreach, whereas 73% reported knowledge after the outbreaks (p < .01). Preferred information sources included handouts/fliers (52%) and the prison television channel (32%).
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