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Various structural factors influenced early antiretroviral therapy initiation amongst HIV infected prisoners: a qualitative exploration in South Ethiopia
BackgroundEarly initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), non-AIDS related...
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Modelling cost-effectiveness of syphilis detection strategies in prisoners: exploratory exercise in a Chilean male prison
BackgroundSyphilis, together with other sexually transmitted infections, remains a global public health problem that is far from controlled. People...
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Factors affecting optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy and viral suppression amongst HIV-infected prisoners in South Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
BackgroundMaintaining optimal adherence and viral suppression in people living with HIV (PLWH) is essential to ensure both preventative and...
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Associations between non-suicidal self-injury and negative romantic relationship life events in male justice-involved adolescents
BackgroundIn the current study we investigated impulsivity and negative life events in relation to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in correctional...
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The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Prison Adjustment and Recidivism among Military Veterans: Evidence from Minnesota
The prevalence of, and link between, mental health disorders—such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—and...
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Scopolamine fatal outcome in an inmate after buscopan® smoking
Scopolamine is an alkaloid which acts as competitive antagonists to acetylcholine at central and peripheral muscarinic receptors. We report the case...
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Health Conditions and Treatment Utilization Among Older Male Veterans Incarcerated in Prisons
BackgroundMore than 50,000 older male veterans incarcerated in prisons are expected to return to their communities and utilize the Veterans Health...
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The Burden of Untreated HCV Infection in Hospitalized Inmates: a Hospital Utilization and Cost Analysis
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is highly prevalent in incarcerated populations. The high cost of HCV therapy places a major burden on correctional system...
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Predictors of Seeking Mental Health Treatment in Black Men: Therapy Fears and Expectations About Counseling
The current study examined predictors of mental health treatment among Black men while incarcerated. Participants were 76 individuals who identified...
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Alpträume, Alptraumthemen & luzides Träumen bei einer Gruppe männlicher JVA-Inhaftierter
BackgroundThe rare studies on prisoners sleep focus on sleep quality and insomnia. Due to traumatization and stressful prison conditions, a high risk...
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Interventions for the detection, monitoring, and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in the prison population: an international systematic review
BackgroundHigh rates of health inequalities and chronic non-communicable diseases exist amongst the prison population. This places people in and/or...
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Cognitive and clinical characteristics of offenders and non-offenders diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: results of the Recoviwel observational study
The association between schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) and violent behavior is complex and requires further research. The cognitive...
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Incarceration Trajectories and Mental Health Problems Among Mothers Imprisoned in State and Federal Correctional Facilities: A Nationwide Study
Research on the role of incarceration history on the mental health of imprisoned mothers reveals contradictory findings. These inconsistencies are...
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A Sco** Review of Nutrition Education Interventions Applied in Prison Settings
Purpose of ReviewOver 11 million individuals are incarcerated globally, facing health challenges such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular...
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A simple risk-based strategy for hepatitis C virus screening among incarcerated people in a low- to middle-income setting
BackgroundHepatitis C virus (HCV) is among the highest priority diseases in custodial settings; however, the diagnosis remains suboptimal among...
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Challenges Unique to Transgender Persons in US Correctional Settings: a Sco** Review
US correctional facilities operate under a binary interpretation of gender, which can yield inherent risks and conflicts for incarcerated transgender...
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Perceived Detention Environment and Mental Health of Detainees in Immigration Detention Centers in Spain
The increase in migratory flows worldwide has led to the creation of detention centers as a form of control of irregular migration. Recipient...
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Opioid use and HIV treatment services experiences among male criminal justice-involved persons in South Africa: a qualitative study
BackgroundOpioid use disorder (OUD) is overrepresented among people with criminal justice involvement; HIV is a common comorbidity in this...
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The state of cervical cancer screening in imprisoned women in Malawi: a case of Maula Prison
BackgroundMalawi is one of the countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer in the world with less than ten percent of women screened for...