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01-12-2008 | Original Paper

Factors Associated With Incarceration History Among HIV-Positive Persons Experiencing Homelessness or Imminent Risk of Homelessness

Authors: Cari Courtenay-Quirk, Sherri L. Pals, Daniel P. Kidder, Kirk Henny, James G. Emshoff

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 6/2008

Abstract

Among persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) experiencing homelessness or imminent risk of homelessness, a history of incarceration may serve as a marker for ongoing risk behavior or health disparities. We examined factors associated with a history of incarceration among HIV-positive clients of housing agencies in Baltimore, Chicago, and Los Angeles (N = 581). We used logistic regression to conduct analyses. Of the 581 participants, 68% (n = 438) reported a history of incarceration: 32% (n = 182) had spent more than 1 year incarcerated. After adjustment for covariates, incarceration history was associated with having ever injected drugs, ever engaged in sex exchange, and ever experienced physical abuse. Incarceration history was also associated with having a detectable HIV viral load, better mental health, and being a biological parent. It was not associated with current risk behavior. Service providers may explore possible increased need for medical support among homeless PLWHA with a history of incarceration.

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Title: Factors Associated With Incarceration History Among HIV-Positive Persons Experiencing Homelessness or Imminent Risk of Homelessness
Authors: Cari Courtenay-Quirk
Sherri L. Pals
Daniel P. Kidder
Kirk Henny
James G. Emshoff
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Community Health / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-008-9115-7

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