Research Article

A behavioural and HIV serological survey among detainees of Ankazondrano jail in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 20 , issue 4 , 2021 , pages: 324–328

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.2008459

Author(s): Jocia Fenomanana , Madagascar , Fidiniaina Mamy Randriatsarafara , Madagascar , Fabien Florian Ranampy , Madagascar , Zely Arivelo Randriamanantany , Madagascar

Keywords: HIV prevalence , HIV risky behaviours , prisoners

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Abstract

Aims: The prevalence of HIV in the general population of Madagascar is 0.3%. Some population groups, especially detainees are vulnerable to this infection. Our study was the first combined HIV survey of the detainees of Ankazondrano jail in Fianarantsoa. The study aims to determine the serological status of the detainees related to HIV infection and their risky behaviours for this infection.

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