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Gender differences, mental health and substance mis-use amongst prisoners
- Author:
- CLULEY Emma
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 60(3), 2013, pp.361-366.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This research analysis is part of the Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR) longitudinal survey of 1435 newly sentenced prisoners in England and Wales in 2005 and 2006. The sample consisted of 1303 male and 132 female prisoners and looks at the mental health and substance mis-use of male and female prisoners. (Publisher abstract)
Severe mental illness in 33 588 prisoners worldwide: systematic review and meta-regression analysis
- Authors:
- FAZEL Seena, SEEWALD Katherine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 200(5), May 2012, pp.364-373.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
High levels of psychiatric morbidity in prisoners are well documented but it is not known whether these are increasing or whether prevalence differs between low, middle, and high income countries. This systematic review evaluated prevalence studies for psychotic illness and major depression in prisoners. Inclusion criteria were, publication 1966- 2012, unselected prison samples and use of clinical examination or semi-structured instruments to make DSM or ICD diagnoses. A total of 109 samples were identified, including 33 588 prisoners in 24 countries. Data were meta-analysed using random-effects models. The pooled prevalence of psychosis was 3.6% in male prisoners and 3.9% in females. There were high levels of heterogeneity, some of which was explained by studies in low–middle-income countries reporting higher prevalences of psychosis (5.5%). The pooled prevalence of major depression was 10.2% in male prisoners and 14.1% in females. Apart from depression in the USA, the prevalence of these disorders did not appear to be increasing over time. High levels of psychiatric morbidity have been consistently reported in prisoners from many countries over the four decades. However, further research is needed to confirm whether higher rates of mental illness are found in low- and middle-income nations, and to examine trends over time within nations with large prison populations.
Prospective cohort study of mental health during imprisonment
- Authors:
- HASSAN Lamiece, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 198(1), January 2011, pp.37-42.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is concern that time spent in prison may have a detrimental impact on mental health, particularly among individuals with pre-existing mental illness. However there is little evidence regarding changes in symptoms in custody over time. This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of psychiatric symptoms among prisoners during early custody in English prisons. A prospective cohort of 3079, mostly male, prisoners was screened for mental illness within 3 days of reception. Of these, 980 prisoners were interviewed to establish baseline diagnoses and symptoms; all remaining in custody were followed up 1 month (58%) and 2 months later (19%). Symptom prevalence was highest during the first week of custody. It showed a linear decline among men and convicted prisoners, but not women or remand prisoners. Prevalence decreased among prisoners with depression, but not among prisoners with other mental illnesses. Overall, imprisonment did not exacerbate psychiatric symptoms, although differences in group responses were observed. The authors suggest there is a need for continued discussion regarding non-custodial alternatives for vulnerable groups and increased support for all during early custody.
Health needs of prisoners in England and Wales: the implications for prison healthcare of gender, age and ethnicity
- Authors:
- HARRIS Francesca, HEK Gill, CONDON Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 15(1), January 2007, pp.56-66.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper aims to provide evidence of the healthcare needs of prisoners in relation to gender, age and ethnicity, drawing from a larger systematic overview of the policy and research literature concerning primary care nursing in prisons in England and Wales. The literature overview shaped the initial stages of a research project funded by the Department of Health to examine the views and perspectives of prisoners and nurses working in prisons, and to identify good primary care nursing in the prison environment. At total of 17 databases were searched using search terms related to primary healthcare in prisons (health, nurs*, primary care, healthcare, family medicine, prison*, offender*, inmate*) with terms truncated where possible in the different databases. Following this, a sifting phase was employed using inclusion/exclusion criteria to narrow and focus the literature perceived as relevant to the research questions. All papers were critically appraised for quality using standardised tools. Findings from the literature overview show that prisoners are more likely to have suffered some form of social exclusion compared to the rest of society, and there are significantly greater degrees of mental health problems, substance abuse and worse physical health in prisoners than in the general population. Women, young offenders, older prisoners and those from minority ethnic groups have distinct health needs compared to the prison population taken as a whole, with implications for the delivery of prison healthcare, and how these needs are met effectively and appropriately.
Gender specific standards to improve health and wellbeing for women in prison in England
- Authors:
- PEDEN Jo, et al
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 205
- Place of publication:
- London
These standards set out evidence-based good practice in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of women in prison. The document contains six key principles and 122 standards covering 10 topic areas. The ten topic areas are: general, health and wellbeing; mental health, self-harm and suicide; substance misuse; violence and abuse; sexual and reproductive health; pregnancy and families; older women; nutrition and diet; physical activity; and weight management. The standards have been developed from a literature review of current evidence and reviewed through consultation with national and international experts. They are designed to complement existing national and international health standards and guidance for women in prison. The document will be useful for commissioners of services, service providers and all employees who work in the female prisons. It is also relevant for local authorities and community providers who may provide services to women on leaving prison. (Edited publisher abstract)
Religious coping and psychological functioning in a correctional population
- Authors:
- LONCZAK Heather S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 9(2), April 2006, pp.171-192.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The objective of this study was to examine main and interactive relationships between religious upbringing and coping (spirituality, participation, pleading, and discontentment), and mental health outcomes (depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, somatization, and hostility) among 305 incarcerated adults. Using hierarchical linear regression controlling for demographic variables and stressful life events, several significant relationships emerged. First, being raised with a formal religion was significantly predictive of both decreased depressive symptoms and reduced hostility. Second, there were significant interactions between religious discontentment and gender for all four outcomes, indicating that relationships between religious discontentment and depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, somatization and hostility were larger for females compared to males. Third, relationships between pleading and both depression symptoms and hostility were significantly moderated by stressful life events. And finally, there was a marginally significant relationship between religious pleading and increased somatization. These results are further described, and study limitations and implications are discussed.
Bad girls?: women, mental health and crime
- Authors:
- REVOLVING DOORS AGENCY, KING'S FUND
- Publisher:
- Revolving Doors Agency
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p., bibliog
- Place of publication:
- London
The results of a survey of 2,270 women in the criminal justice system found that 55% had a mental health problem and 18% had never had mental health treatment. In three police stations investigated staff identified 870 women who were vulnerable or had a mental health problem. 48% had never use mental health services and 36% had never had any type of mental health diagnosis.
Alcohol misuse among prisoners
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Acquire Alcohol Concern's Quarterly Information and Research Bulletin, 24, Autumn 1999, pp.7-8.
- Publisher:
- Alcohol Concern
Summarises a recent survey on alcohol misuse and multiple substance misuse in prisoners in England and Wales, and how these patterns of usage are related to prisoners mental health.
Comparison of the life experiences and personal functioning of men and women in prison
- Author:
- SHERIDAN Michael J.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 77(7), September 1996, pp.423-434.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Although some researchers in the USA have studied backgrounds and needs of persons who are incarcerated, few investigators have examined the multiple occurrence of these life factors within the same sample and even fewer have compared the differences between men and women on these variables. Examines the differences between incarcerated men and women in the history and severity of substance abuse, family-of-origin factors, previous abuse and neglect, and current personal functioning. Results indicate that although the women consistently had more problems in these areas than did their male counterparts, male respondents also displayed a significant need for services. Recommendations for relevant programming for both incarcerated men and women are presented, and the role of social work in effective service delivery is discussed.