HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Eligibility for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Women Incarcerated in an Urban County Jail

Abstract

Incarcerated women had high STI rates and other risk factors for HIV acquisition, although only 1 in 5 with acute STIs (11% overall) was also screened for HIV or syphilis. HIV prevention efforts should include comprehensive STI/HIV screening, linkage to treatment, and identification of PrEP candidates.