International Journal of Prisoner Health: Volume 17 Issue 4

Understanding the complexity of neurodevelopmental profiles of females in prison

Amanda Kirby, W. Huw Williams, Betony Clasby, Nathan Hughes, Mary Ann Megan Cleaton

This paper aims to examine the relationship between patterns of functioning in four domains (attention and concentration; social and communication; coordination and organisation;…

The “double punishment” of transgender prisoners: a human rights-based commentary on placement and conditions of detention

Marie-Claire Van Hout, Des Crowley

The incarceration of transgender people is described as a “double punishment” based on lack of gender recognition and ability to gender affirm, and with their experiences and…

From nowhere to nowhere. Homelessness and incarceration: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmad Y. Bashir, Noreen Moloney, Musaab E. Elzain, Isabelle Delaunois, Ali Sheikhi, Patrick O'Donnell, Colum P. Dunne, Brendan D. Kelly, Gautam Gulati

This study aims to review international literature systematically to estimate the prevalence of homelessness among incarcerated persons at the time of imprisonment and the time of…

A randomised controlled trial of motivational interview for relapse prevention after release from smoke-free prisons in Australia

Xingzhong Jin, Stuart Alistair Kinner, Robyn Hopkins, Emily Stockings, Ryan James Courtney, Anthony Shakeshaft, Dennis Petrie, Timothy Dobbins, Cheneal Puljevic, Shuai Chang, Kate Dolan

This paper aims to determine whether a single session of a motivational interview (MI) reduces smoking relapse amongst people released from smoke-free prisons.

A social ecological model (SEM) to exploring barriers of and facilitators to the implementation of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) programmes in prisons

Rita Komalasari, Sarah Wilson, Sally Haw

Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) programmes in prisons play a significant role in preventing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite its proven effectiveness, both the…

Recovery support specialists inside the jail: a program description of treatment engagement for opioid use disorder

Matthew Martin, Megan A. Phillips, Mary Saxon, Kailey Love, Laurie Cessna, Deborah L. Woodard, Mary Page, Kenneth Curry, Alyssa Paone, Bobbie Pennington-Stallcup, William Riley

People living with opioid use disorder (OUD) disproportionately encounter the criminal justice system. Although incarcerated individuals with OUD face higher risk for withdrawals…

Engaged scholarship at the Brown University School of Public Health: designing education for better prisoner and community health

Alexandria Macmadu, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Ian Gonsher, Jennifer G. Clarke, Bradley W. Brockmann

The purpose of this paper is to describe the course, “Designing Education for Better Prisoner and Community Health,” which provided students with the knowledge, skills and…

Mental health interventions in an Italian prison: the Parma integrated approach

Lorenzo Pelizza, Ursula Zambelli, Enrico Rossi, Germana Verdoliva, Davide Maestri, Ilaria De Amicis, Cecilia Paraggio, Amir Zaimovic, Bruno Veneri, Beatrice Urbani, Diana Gran Dall'Olio, Adriana Adriani, Stefania Cutrino, Silvia Bertoli, Giuseppina Paulillo, Pietro Pellegrini

Mental health interventions for Italian prisoners with mental disorders remain a problematic issue, despite radical changes in general psychiatric care and a 2008 major government…

Equivalence of care? Accessibility and availability of dialysis services for older prisoners in Switzerland

Sophie Haesen, Sebastian Rauch, Bernice Elger, Michael Rost

According to the principle of equivalence of care, health care in prison has to be of the same standard and quality as in the general population. This study aims to determine the…

A health promotion intervention to improve oral health of prisoners: results from a pilot study

Kjersti Berge Evensen, Vibeke Hervik Bull, Linda Ness

Prisoners have poorer oral health than the general population. Good oral health is essential for both social and physical well-being. For prisoners, poor oral health is also…

Changes in overdose knowledge and attitudes in an incarcerated sample of people living with HIV

Megan Reed, Anne Siegler, Loni P. Tabb, Florence Momplaisir, Dorsche Krevitz, Stephen Lankenau

The purpose of this paper is to present evaluation results. People exiting incarceration who use opioids are at an elevated risk for overdose following release. People living with…

Insomnia and quality of life of prisoners at a Nigerian maximum-security prison

Omokehinde Olubunmi Fakorede, Peter Olutunde Onifade, Oluyinka Emmanuel Majekodunmi, Adegboyega Ogunwale, Adefunke Omosefe DadeMatthews

This study aims to determine the prevalence of insomnia as well as its association with the quality of life of the inmates in a Nigerian prison. Prisoners are a disadvantaged…