Temporal trends of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection among inmates entering a statewide prison system, 1985-1987.

摘要: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) became the leading cause of death among Maryland State prisoners in 1985. To identify prevalence, risk factors, and temporal trends for infection with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) statewide prison system, excess sera were obtained from incoming male inmates during specified periods between April June 1985, 1986, 1987. Correctional medical personnel also provided demographic variables age, race, offense category, sentence, jurisidiction, an indicator intravenous drug use. Once rendered anonymous, specimens assayed antibody to HIV-1, using ELISA Western blot techniques. For data 1987, crude prevalence anti-HIV-1 was 7.1, 7.7, 7.0%, respectively. Although one-third identified as users (IVDUs), use variable missing 70% 1985 sample, 40% 1986 sample. Several strategies used examined context data. Univariate analyses suggested no substantial change over time either HIV-1 seroprevalence or IVDUs.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)