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Document 0802
DOCN M9620802
TI [Comparative study of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and
human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection in the prison population
between 1985 and 1992]
DT 9602
AU del Olmo JA; Anon C; Llovet F; Serra MA; Wassel A; Rodrigo JM; Unidad de
Hepathologia, Hospital Clinico Universitario, Equipo; de Salud del
Centro Penitenciario de Preventivos, Picassent,; Valencia.
SO Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1995 Oct;18(8):405-9. Unique Identifier :
AIDSLINE MED/96058895
AB The prisoner population of the penitentiaries presents an elevated
prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency type 1
(HIV-1) infection markers. In the last few years different measures have
been developed to prevent infection. This study evaluates whether there
have been changes in the prevalence of infection by these virus over the
last few years within a penitentiary. A group of prisoners (n = 163)
studied in 1985 were therefore compared with another group (n = 750)
studied in 1992. Demographic, social, risk and penitentiary factors were
included. In each of the subjects studied alanine aminotransferase
(ALT), hepatitis B virus (HBsAG, antiHBs and antiHBc) and anti-HIV-1
markers were determined. It was globally observed that following the 7
years between the two studies there was a decrease in the prevalence of
HBV (X = 14.63, p = 0.0001, OR = 2; CI 95%: 1.38-2.9), which was mainly
observed in the group of prisoners with no drug addiction habits. No
differences were observed with regard to the prevalence of anti-HIV-1
which remained similar among the IV drug consumers and not consumers
(64% and 66.6% in 1985 and 1992, respectively). In conclusion, from 1985
to 1992 a decrease has been observed in the prevalence of hepatitis B
virus infection in the penitentiary population while the prevalence of
anti-HIV-1 has remained unchanged.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DIAGNOSIS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Adolescence
Adult Alanine Aminotransferase/BLOOD Alcoholism/COMPLICATIONS
Comparative Study Cross-Sectional Studies English Abstract Enzyme
Tests Hepatitis B/DIAGNOSIS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Hepatitis B
Antibodies/ANALYSIS Hepatitis B Surface Antigens/ANALYSIS
Homosexuality Human HIV Antibodies/ANALYSIS *HIV-1/IMMUNOLOGY Middle
Age *Prisoners Prospective Studies Socioeconomic Factors
Spain/EPIDEMIOLOGY Substance Dependence/COMPLICATIONS JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).