PERAN PETUGAS LAPAS TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN IMS DAN HIV/AIDS PADA NARAPIDANA

Elfian Zulkarnain; Erdi Istiaji; Ulviyah Rizqi Agustin

Elfian Zulkarnain Bagian Promosi Kesehatan dan Ilmu Perilaku Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Jember
Erdi Istiaji Bagian Promosi Kesehatan dan Ilmu Perilaku Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Jember
Ulviyah Rizqi Agustin Alumni Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Jember Angkatan 2006 Lulus 2010

Abstract

The study aimed to describe the role of prison officers to the prevention of STIs and HIV/AIDS in the Correctional Institution inmates Class II-A Jember conducted a qualitative approach using snowball technique. Indepth interviews was done in six prison officers to obtain a more indepth information about the variables studied. These variables include the characteristics, knowledge, attitudes and the role that prison officers against STIs and HIV / AIDS on prisoners. Results showed that at the last general prison officer education is a high educational level (graduate degree) and secondary education level (high school graduate or equivalent) with a length of work <15 years. Average prison officer knowledge about STIs and HIV / AIDS are at moderate and high categories, with the attitude of support. In general, prison officers have a good role in the prevention of STDs and HIV / AIDS, but in certain respects is still room for improvement.

Keywords: Prison officer, Prisoner, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV / AIDS