Can morbidity be inferred from prescription drug use? Results from a nation-wide prison population study

Kjelsberg, Ellen; Hartvig, Paal

doi:10.1007/s10654-005-8156-9

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“…This finding reflects a similar pattern in the community [12]. Only two studies focused on women only [44,60] and three studies generated gender-specific prevalence rates [22,40,58]. Study samples, overall, were predominantly male and from white ethnic backgrounds.…”

Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniasupporting

confidence: 55%

“…Some studies used unstandardised questionnaires [40,60,61,67] whilst others used discrete sub-sections of standardised general health measures including the clinical interview schedule (CIS-R) [22, 43,44]; HDRS [39]; ICPC-2 [51,58]; and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition (DSM-III) [73]. Although the HDRS and DSM-III are valid and reliable, the accuracy of the prevalence data is in doubt.…”

Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although the HDRS and DSM-III are valid and reliable, the accuracy of the prevalence data is in doubt. This is because insomnia was defined as a symptom of other conditions or behaviour (e.g., depression, suicide) [39,57], combined with another condition (e.g., anxiety) [51] or was identified as a result of the prisoner taking hypnotic medication [58]. Insomnia is not reliably identified as a symptom or as a disorder.…”

Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniasupporting

confidence: 55%

Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theme 1: the Varied Prevalence Of Insomniamentioning

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“…Infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C infections are especially prevalent. Asthma and chronic pulmonary disease are among the more frequent physical disorders (Kjelsberg & Hartvig, 2005). In spite of higher morbidity, it is known that prisoners abuse health services (Howerton et al, 2007;Skogstad, Deane & Spicer, 2006) and disregard health services when they are not in prison.…”

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Health Protection of Prisoners in the Republic of Macedonia

Jovanovska

Kocić

Proanovska-Stojčevska

et al. 2016

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INTRODUCTION:Prisoners' health is one of the major challenges of public health systems because of prisoners' greater care needs due to the poor economic conditions connected to the numerous risks and higher morbidity and mortality related to incarceration. Malnutrition, infectious diseases, overcrowding, strict custodial physical infrastructure, and limited access to basic health services, among other factors, contribute to a worsening of the physical and mental health of prisoners

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“…Other prisoner health research reports frequency of prescribed analgesia in prison in Switzerland (Elger et al, 2004) and Norway (Kjelsberg and Hartvig, 2005).…”

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Managing pain in prison: staff perspectives

Walsh

Butt

Freshwater

et al. 2014

International Journal of Prisoner Health

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of one part of a larger study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research, which explored the management of pain in adult male prisoners in one large category B prison in England. In this paper, the authors focus on the attitudes and perceptions of prison staff towards pain management in prison. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative design was utilised to explore the staff perceptions of pain and pain management in one adult male prison. Questionnaires were provided for all staff with prisoner contact, and a follow up focus group was undertaken to further explore questionnaire data. Findings – The questionnaire and focus group findings demonstrated that staff had a good awareness of pain and pain management in prison, with both physical and emotional pain identified. The frequency of approaches by prisoners to staff for pain relief was noted to be high, whilst awareness of how the prison environment could potentially exacerbate pain was discussed. The acquisition of analgesia by prisoners for secondary gain was identified as a challenge to both assessing levels of pain and providing pain relief in prison, illustrating the complexity of providing care within a custodial culture. The effect on staff of caring for prisoners found to be confrontational and deceitful was significant for participants, with feelings of anger and frustration reported. Research limitations/implications – This study was undertaken in one adult male category B prison with a very high turnover of prisoners. Staff working in other types of prison, for example, higher security or those more stable with longer sentenced prisoners could provide alternative views, as may staff caring for younger offenders and women. The challenges to undertaking research in prison with staff who can understandably be reluctant to engage in reflection on their practice cannot be underestimated and impact significantly on available methodologies. Originality/value – This qualitative research is the first of its kind to offer the perspectives of both health care professionals and prison staff working with prisoners complaining of pain in an English prison. It provides the groundwork for further research and development.

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Can morbidity be inferred from prescription drug use? Results from a nation-wide prison population study

Cited by 25 publications

References 16 publications

Prevalence, associated factors and management of insomnia in prison populations: An integrative review

Prevalence, associated factors and management of insomnia in prison populations: An integrative review

Health Protection of Prisoners in the Republic of Macedonia

Managing pain in prison: staff perspectives

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