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Introduction: Most studies conducted in prisons have focused on the study of HIV infection, adherence to treatment or TBC. However, there is a surprisingly small number of studies on the psychosocial characteristics of this population, such as psychic morbidity, social support or drug use. Objective: To describe the clinical and psychosocial status of inmates in treatment with antiretrovirals in three Andalusian prisons (Córdoba, Granada and Huelva). Materials and method: All inmates in treatment with antiretrovirals in the three correctional facilities were interviewed using a heteroadministered questionnaire, with a cross-sectional design. The sociodemographic data, penitentiary, adherence to treatment, health and social support variables were studied. Results: The frequency of psychic morbidity was 42%, and 64,4% of the interviewed sample mentioned having some kind of chronic disease; of these, 12,7% admitted to suffering from tuberculosis. 46,6% stated that they had social support within the prison, receiving it from other inmates in 45% of the cases and 36,6% from professionals of the prison. 54,8% were considered non-adherent to antiretroviral treatment. 89% of the sample considered that the food was of bad quality, and only 29,9% were provided with food supplements. Finally, 33,8% stated that they were not able to have their cells opened if their medication was forgotten. 31% mentioned worse self-perceived health when compared with the previous year. (Resumen extraído del artículo)