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Depression among inmates of Gandaki Province, Nepal: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionDepression is a pervasive mental health condition that affects individuals across various demographic categories, including imprisoned...
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Social distance behind bars: comparing inmates’ and prison officers’ perceptions of the social climate during the COVID-19 pandemic in German prisons
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to prison officers and inmates alike. Since it impacted all areas of the working and living environment,...
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Intestinal parasitic infections and their potential risk factors among prison inmates in Valencia, Spain
BackgroundDespite the fact that prison inmates are a population at higher risk than other groups of suffering from intestinal parasite infections in...
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Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of various measures within closed institutions like prisons to control the spread...
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Factors Associated with patient satisfaction towards a prison detention Clinic Care among male drug-using inmates
This study assessed patient satisfaction and its associated factors among male drug-using inmates utilizing a prison detention clinic in Taiwan. A...
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Comparing staff and inmates’ perceptions of mental health support in prison
The current paper presents empirical research comparing prison staff and inmates’ perceptions of staff support, inmates’ access to health services...
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Prison inmates with court-ordered treatments: are they really different?
BackgroundBoth the frequency of court-ordered treatments (COT) for offenders and prevalence of mental disorders among regular prison inmates steadily...
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Prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders among elderly inmates in Taiwan prisons
BackgroundPrisoner health is a topic of significant importance; however, it has received limited attention in epidemiological studies, likely because...
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Estimating prevalence and modelling correlates of HIV test positivity among female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, transgender people and prison inmates in Sierra Leone, 2021
Key populations (KPs) are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection and efforts to prevent HIV infections among KPs have been less successful, largely...
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Respiratory symptoms and lung function among inmates in a Nigerian prison: a cross sectional study
BackgroundPrisoners in low- and middle-income countries are vulnerable to poor lung health from multiple adverse conditions confronted within the...
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Forgiveness Mediates the Protective Role of Religiosity on Psychological Distress: Findings from Inmates in Eswatini Correctional Centres
This study examined the mediating role of forgiveness in the relationship between religiosity and psychological distress among 244 inmates (Mean age =...
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Depression and Suicidal Behaviors Among HIV-Infected Inmates in Lesotho: Prevalence, Associated Factors and a Moderated Mediation Model
Depression and suicidal behaviors are two common psychiatric problems observed among people living with HIV. The situation is worse among...
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Anxiety and its associated factors among inmates in ARBA Minch and JINKA town, southern Ethiopia
BackgroundThe prison populations are more affected by mental illness than the general population but little attention is given to this population....
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Burnout profiles among French workers in health units for inmates: results of the EHCAU study
BackgroundHealth care personnel who work in penitentiary environments are at risk of burnout due to a variety of factors. Latest research have...
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Lower urinary tract symptoms in female prison inmates: prevalence and impact on quality of life
Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to estimate the prevalence and assess the impact of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on the quality...
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Addressing Chronic HCV in People Who Inject Drugs and Inmates Is Necessary to Achieve HCV Elimination
Purpose of ReviewDirect-acting antivirals (DAA) have revolutionized the field of hepatitis C in the last decade; however, significant challenges...
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Diet-Related Risk Factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in Italian Prisoners: B.A.C.I. (Benessere All’interno delle Carceri Italiane, Well-Being Inside the Italian Prisons) Project by the Italian Society of Penitentiary Medicine and Public Health (S.I.M.S.Pe. Società Italiana di Medicina e Sanità Penitenziaria)
Purpose of ReviewThe review aims to present an overview of inmate health, focusing on lifestyle-related diseases, physical activity levels, and...
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Oxytocin receptor gene, childhood maltreatment and borderline personality disorder features among male inmates in China
BackgroundBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is caused by a variety of biological and environmental factors. Accumulating evidence suggests that...
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Exposure to Family Violence of Israeli Inmates: Does Sex Make a Difference?
The purpose of the current study was to examine differences by sex (a) in history of child abuse and neglect (CAN) and exposure to parental partner...
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Intestinal parasite infections and associated factors among inmates of Arba Minch prison, southern Ethiopia: cross sectional study
BackgroundIntestinal parasitic infection is one of the parasitic infections affecting people living in prison. Helminths and intestinal protozoan...
