Which of the Following Is NOT an Explanation for Why

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for why HIV rates are significantly higher for those who are incarcerated compared with the noninstitutionalized population?

• A)People who are incarcerated are often victims of sexual violence.
• B)Males are involved in consensual sexual activity.
• C)Drug users in prison may share unsterilized needles.
• D)People in prison cannot be tested for HIV.

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