Women Prisoners: Health Issues and Nursing Implications

Fisher, Anastasia A.; Hatton, Diane C.

doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2009.06.010

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“…Women in prison, particularly those who are pregnant, experience additional health risks (Fisher & Hatton, ). When compared to women in the general population, pregnant prisoners are more likely to have risk factors associated with poor perinatal outcomes, including preterm and small for gestational age infants (Bell et al., ; Knight & Plugge, ).…”

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Doulas’ Perspectives about Providing Support to Incarcerated Women: A Feasibility Study

Shlafer

Hellerstedt

Secor-Turner

et al. 2014

Public Health Nursing

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Objective To document the logistical feasibility of a doula program for pregnant incarcerated women and to assess doulas' perceptions of their achievements. Design and Sample Six doulas provided written case notes (“birth stories”) about their experiences with 18 pregnant women in one Midwestern state prison. Measures The birth stories were analyzed by two coders to identify major themes related to doulas' perceptions about providing support to incarcerated women. Analyses involved coder consensus about major themes and doula affirmation of findings. Results All doulas reported that they met key objectives for a successful relationship with each of their clients. Key themes were their ability to empower clients, establish a trusting relationship, normalize the delivery, and support women as they were separated from their newborns. Conclusions The intervention was logistically feasible, suggesting that doulas can adapt their practice for incarcerated women. Doulas may need specific training to prepare themselves for institutional restrictions that may conflict with the traditional roles of doula care. It may be important for doulas to understand the level of personal and professional resources they may have to expend to support incarcerated women if they are separated from their infants soon after delivery.

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Doulas’ Perspectives about Providing Support to Incarcerated Women: A Feasibility Study

Shlafer

Hellerstedt

Secor-Turner

et al. 2014

Public Health Nursing

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“…Incarcerated women often have limited education, which has been linked to difficulty in understanding positive health behavior and results in poor health status. 4, 11, 15 Specific individual behaviors measured include drug use and drug-related criminal activity, such as distribution, and types of criminal conviction. Demographic individual factors measured include income and/or employment status as well as living situation.…”

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“…3 Moreover, the health of minority women is disproportionately impacted due to issues including lower education and job skills, substance use and sexual behavior, and policies that unfairly target and incarcerate non-White individuals. 4 As a result, incarcerated Black women are a vulnerable population, experiencing heightened health disparities related to both individual behaviors and societal factors. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify the psychosocial determinants of health and service utilization among incarcerated Black women.…”

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Psychosocial Determinants of Health among Incarcerated Black Women: A Systematic Literature Review

Mahaffey¹,

Stevens‐Watkins²,

Knighton³

2016

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Black women are disproportionately incarcerated and experience greater health outcomes compared to White and Hispanic women. This systematic literature review aims to identify the major psychosocial determinants of health and service utilization among incarcerated Black women. The ecological model for health behavior was used to frame the literature presented and explain how individual, interpersonal, and societal level factors impact health. Nineteen articles met inclusion criteria for this review. Psychosocial factors were identified at each level such as: mental health problems (individual); sexual behavior (interpersonal); and dysfunctional/negative relationships (community). The factors form a dynamic relationship that influences the health and service utilization of Black women and do not exist independently. Future research should examine within-group differences to highlight the unique needs and culture within the Black community in the context of psychosocial determinants. This synthesis of relevant studies can serve to inform change in correctional policies, practices, and reduce health disparities.

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“…Incarcerated women, particularly those who are pregnant, face considerable social and health risks (Fisher & Hatton, 2009). Pregnant inmates are more likely to have risk factors associated with poor perinatal outcomes when compared to women in the general population, including preterm infants and infants who are small for their gestational age (Bell et al, 2004; Knight & Plugge, 2005).…”

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Best Practices for Nutrition Care of Pregnant Women in Prison

Shlafer

Stang

Dallaire

et al. 2017

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Approximately 3% to 4% of women are pregnant upon their admission to prison. Pregnant inmates present unique challenges for correctional health providers, including meeting the nutritional needs for healthy pregnancy outcomes. The authors outline six recommendations for nutrition care for pregnant inmates, including (1) test for pregnancy; (2) prescribe prenatal vitamins; (3) follow nutrition recommendations outlined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; (4) provide additional food, monitor over time, and allow for modifications to meet pregnancy needs; (5) ensure regular access to water; and (6) provide inmates with resources and education on healthy diet. The degree to which correctional facilities address the nutritional needs of pregnant women may have short- and long-term consequences for the health of women and their offspring.

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Women Prisoners: Health Issues and Nursing Implications

Cited by 7 publications

References 42 publications

Doulas’ Perspectives about Providing Support to Incarcerated Women: A Feasibility Study

Doulas’ Perspectives about Providing Support to Incarcerated Women: A Feasibility Study

Psychosocial Determinants of Health among Incarcerated Black Women: A Systematic Literature Review

Best Practices for Nutrition Care of Pregnant Women in Prison

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