Factors Associated With Incarceration History Among HIV-Positive Persons Experiencing Homelessness or Imminent Risk of Homelessness |
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| Authors: | Cari Courtenay-Quirk Sherri L Pals Daniel P Kidder Kirk Henny James G Emshoff |
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| Institution: | (1) Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Mailstop E-37, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA;(2) Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Mailstop E-45, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA;(3) Global AIDS Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Mailstop E-04, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA;(4) Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 5010, Atlanta, GA 30302-5010, USA |
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| 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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| Keywords: | Incarceration HIV/AIDS Homelessness Health status Risk behavior |
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