Assessment of Depression Among Incarcerated Females

Scott, Norman A.; Hannum, Thomas E.; Ghrist, Suzanne L.

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“…Good suggested that an affective disorder may be masked by drug and alcohol use. A similar descriptive study completed at the Iowa Women' s Reformatory in 1982 indicated that the average inmate score indicated mild depression; however, 10% experienced high levels of depression (Scott, Hannum, & Ghrist, 1982).…”

Section: Psychological Well-being In Female Offendersmentioning

confidence: 94%

Life Events and Psychological Well-Being in Women Sentenced to Prison

Keaveny

Zauszniewski

1999

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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There have been no systematic analyses of the factors that influence the development of psychological well-being in women sentenced to prison. This study identified relationships among life events, coping resources, and psychological well-being (indicated by the absence of anxiety and depression). A descriptive correlational design was used in a convenience sample of 62 incarcerated female offenders. The respondents were in their early 30s, single, unemployed, and receiving financial support from a variety of sources. They reported an average of 10 life events in the 12 months preceding incarceration and accumulated an average of 354 life change units. A positive correlation between the number of life events and depression was identified (r = .24, p < .05). The women in this study had high levels of depression as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (L. Radloff, 1977; M = 31) and anxiety as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (C. D. Spielberger, 1983; M = 46). Nursing interventions to reduce psychological distress at the time of admission to a correctional facility may reduce feelings of loss, inadequacy, and powerlessness that the women might otherwise have to endure.

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Section: Psychological Well-being In Female Offendersmentioning

confidence: 94%

Life Events and Psychological Well-Being in Women Sentenced to Prison

Keaveny

Zauszniewski

1999

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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“…Study ndings also have supported high rates of mental health problems in population s of jailed women (Jordan, Schlenger, Fairbank, & Caddell, 1996;Novick, Della Penna, Schwartz, Remmlinger, & Lowenstein, 1977;Scott, Hannum, & Ghrist, 1982;Teplin et al, 1996). Over 40% of incarcerated women have some kind of DSM-III psychiatric diagnosis (Washington & Diamond, 1985).…”

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Complex Physical and Mental Health Needs of Rural Incarcerated Women

Kane

DiBartolo

2002

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Despite the growing numbers of incarcerated women, there still remain few systematic analyses of their unique physical and mental health needs. A descriptive design was used in a convenience sample of 30 incarcerated female offenders in a rural detention center to investigate the complex health care needs of this population and formulate appropriate community-based nursing interventions. The participants received a detailed physical and mental health assessment, as well as screening for alcohol and drug abuse. Sixty-three percent of the women reported drug problems and 80% reported alcohol problems, while 84% reported physical or sexual abuse. Serious health problems were identified, including AIDS, STDs, and delirium tremens. Scores on the Global Severity Index of the Brief Symptom Inventory showed that 70% percent of the women were in the clinical range for mental health problems. The scores on the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were negatively correlated with the Global Severity Index on the BSI (r = -.377, p = .04) which may indicate some protective effect of social support with regards to psychiatric distress. The data demonstrate a need to develop a brief objective mental health screening test for this specific population to identify psychiatric problems that require immediate attention during the incarceration period. The results also highlight incarceration as an excellent opportunity for the advanced practice nurse to initiate focused health care interventions and other strategies which can foster incarcerated women's re-entry into the community. More research is needed in this underserved group, particularly concerning issues of maternal incarceration, STD prevention, detoxification, psychiatric treatment, and sources of social support.

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“…Although information on the health status of incarcerated women tends to be fragmentary, there is indication of a high incidence of gynecological disorders (Bell et al, 1985), sexually transmitted disease (Resnick & Shaw, 1980), and psychiatric illness, particularly depression (Scott et al, 1982;Turner & Toffler, 1986). In a recent study of women in prison (Ingram-Fogel, 1991), 135 inmates were interviewed during their first week of incarceration; of these, 55 were interviewed again after six months in prison and additional data were collected from chart reviews.…”

Section: Characteristics Of Incarcerated Womenmentioning

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Jail: A Found Opportunity for Intervening with Drug-Abusing Pregnant Women

Wellisch¹,

Prendergast²,

Anglin³

1994

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Although this paper does not advocate jailing pregnant drugabusing women, the volume of women offenders now processed through jails provides a unique opportunity to identify drug-abusing women early in their pregnancies, provide them with prenatal medical services, and facilitate their entry into drug treatment and rehabilitative programs. The need for this type of intervention strategy is apparent, and the rationale for program development well supported. The authors are aware of a few such programs for identifying and treating jailed drug-abusing pregnant women. One program is described here as an example of how such programs may originate and function through collaborative effort. On a cost-per-client basis, jail programs for pregnant drug-abusing women appear costly; however, the long-term costs to society of drugabusing women and drug-exposed infants are much greater. Unfortunately, most local communities are unlikely to be in a position today to budget for the long-term. Consequently, if such programs are worthwhile, methods should be sought to support their development and continuance.

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Assessment of Depression Among Incarcerated Females

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Life Events and Psychological Well-Being in Women Sentenced to Prison

Life Events and Psychological Well-Being in Women Sentenced to Prison

Complex Physical and Mental Health Needs of Rural Incarcerated Women

Jail: A Found Opportunity for Intervening with Drug-Abusing Pregnant Women

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