Ethnic differences in the health of women prisoners

Shah, Susan M.; Plugge, Emma; Douglas, Nicola

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2011.01.014

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“…However, this was not the case for females who had a mean BMI of 29.7, with 43.1% being obese, consistent with a report from another female inmate population (Brewer-Smyth, 2014). The disparities we found of increased obesity for non-Caucasian prisoners are consistent with reports from others (Houle, 2011; Leigey & Johnston, 2015; Shah, Plugge, & Douglas, 2011). This disparity in obesity can play a role in disparities of other conditions that are greater for non-Caucasians and women (Warner & Brown, 2011).…”

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confidence: 92%

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health Correlates of Obesity in a Population at Risk

Brewer-Smyth

Cornelius

Pohlig

2016

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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The staggering prevalence of obesity and obesity-related health conditions takes exorbitant tolls on health care resources. This cross-sectional study with private evaluations of 636 adult inmates in a southern state prison was conducted with regressions comparing obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30) to nonobese individuals to define obesity risk factors. Obese individuals more likely were female, were victims of childhood sexual abuse, suffered greater severity of childhood sexual abuse, attempted suicide, reported drug dependency, were non-Caucasian, and were older than non-obese. Psychopathy predicted lower BMI. Though obesity might be expected in victims of childhood physical abuse, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions due to mobility or decision-making deficits, neither were significant. Adjusting for related variables, childhood sexual abuse remained significant. Females attempted suicide more frequently and suffered greater childhood sexual abuse.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health Correlates of Obesity in a Population at Risk

Brewer-Smyth

Cornelius

Pohlig

2016

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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“…6 , 7 Around 26% of prisoners have identified themselves as belonging to minority ethnic groups—double the number in the UK’s general population—with undercurrent themes of obesity and high blood pressure among black women and a higher rate of self-harm among South Asian women. 8 , 9 …”

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confidence: 99%

Rolling back the prison estate: the pervasive impact of macroeconomic austerity on prisoner health in England

Ismail

2019

Journal of Public Health

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Prisons offer policymakers an opportunity to address the pre-existing high prevalence of physical and mental health issues among prisoners. This notion has been widely integrated into international and national prison health policies, including the Healthy Prisons Agenda, which calls for governments to address the health needs of prisoners and safeguard their health entitlement during imprisonment, and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 concerning reducing inequality among disadvantaged populations. However, the implementation of the austerity policy in the United Kingdom since the re-emergence of the global financial crisis in 2008 has impeded this aspiration. This interdisciplinary paper critically evaluates the impact of austerity on prison health. The aforementioned policy has obstructed prisoners’ access to healthcare, exacerbated the degradation of their living conditions, impeded their purposeful activities and subjected them to an increasing level of violence. This paper calls for alternatives to imprisonment, initiating a more informed economic recovery policy, and relying on transnational and national organizations to scrutinize prisoners’ entitlement to health. These systemic solutions could act as a springboard for political and policy discussions at national and international forums with regard to improving prisoners’ health and simultaneously meeting the aspirations of the Healthy Prisons Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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“…Mental health problems are by far the most significant cause of morbidity in prisons, and prisoners with mental disorders create an added challenge for the Prison Service [7,8]. The prevalence of mental disorders among prisoners is greater than that found within the general population [9,10]. Unfortunately, inmates with serious mental disorders are ignored by prison officers and staff [11].…”

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confidence: 99%