Strengthening Prevention and Treatment of HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Tuberculosis Among Women Who Are Justice System-Involved: CDC Recommendations and Resources
, this report seeks to support care around screening, vaccination, and treatment for women at three key stages: intake, during incarceration, and at release. Guidance is also provided for incarcerated women during and after pregnancy, including recommendations for infection screening and unique aspects of chronic care management. Additional strategies are reviewed, including point-of-care testing, to support health engagement and health care continuity, peer mentorship, and coordinated reentry planning. CDC resources are highlighted throughout the report to assist correctional health staff, clinicians, and public health departments in improving outcomes for this population.
Authors
- Rebekah J. Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2620-412X)
- Lindsey Sizemore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6187-7370)
- Ronald C. Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9777-9767)
- Melissa Nyendak
- Mariel Marlow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7595-9641)
- Samantha P. Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3415-3032)
- D.M. Boothe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2435-597X)
- Amy Board
- Kathryn Miele
Institutions
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities (US)
- National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (US)
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15409996261436282
- Primary Topic
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00