Blood-Borne Virus Policy Initiatives (Prisons) - Evaluation

The evaluation is designed to:

1. Assess the impact of the disinfectant tablets programme.
2. Assess the impact of the Hepatitis B Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
3. To assess the impact of BBV programme elements on voluntary uptake of tests among prisoners.
4. To assess response to and impact of exposure to disease prevention and health promotion materials. In addition, we propose further aims which will add value to the study.
5. To identify enabling factors and barriers which influence the implementation of the relevant policies and programme initiatives. These may include prison culture and perceived prioritisation of the issues, and organisational elements such as varying systems and structures in different prisons.
6. To examine interactive effects between varying prevention and screening interventions and health promotion initiatives.
7. To identify best practice and provide practical recommendations for future service and policy development, as well as identification of further research needs.