Factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances by men deprived of their liberty

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances in male inmates of a prison in a city in the South of Brazil. Method: a cross-sectional data from 220 men deprived of liberty, inmates of a provisional custody institution in the State of Paraná, collected with a screening instrument and questionnaire. Binary logistic regression and odds ratio analysis were used to verify associations between risk related to substance use and socio-demographic characteristics of living conditions before incarceration and current incarceration. Results: the adjusted model revealed association of consumption with skin color brown/black and yellow, those who had only one parent responsible until age 15, age at first arrest 18 or older, professing religion, working before arrest, owning their own house, living alone, receiving visitors in prison. Conclusion: the identified factors are useful to insert effective treatment proposals and reduce the gaps and social vulnerability existing in prison.

Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Brazilian Adult Inmates: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…The beneficial impacts of physical activities on people’s lives are widely reported in the literature [ 34 ]. However, the discussion only rarely pertains to the prison population [ 12 , 33 ]. The worst outcomes are related to prisoners who do not practice regular physical activities.…”

“…These are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, with implications on physical and mental well-being [ 35 ]. The length of incarceration implies different contexts in the lives of prisoners, and the development of chronic diseases is common due to changes in the anthropometric parameters of this population [ 14 ]. Several reasons explain the high rates of sitting time among inmates.…”

“…While the primary purpose of prisons is to foster the resocialization of inmates, a hostile and unhealthy prison environment can hinder the subsequent resocialization process [ 12 , 13 ]. Overcrowding and poor conditions in prisons have direct implications for health conditions and healthy lifestyles [ 14 ].…”

“…While the primary purpose of prisons is to foster the resocialization of inmates, a hostile and unhealthy prison environment can hinder the subsequent resocialization process [ 12 , 13 ]. Overcrowding and poor conditions in prisons have direct implications for health conditions and healthy lifestyles [ 14 ]. Available evidence considers that sporting activities play a significant role in resocialization and represent the most popular leisure activity among prisoners [ 15 , 16 ].…”

“…In Brazil, few studies have evaluated physical activity and its associated factors in prison populations. One recent study reported that most inmates have high body mass indexes, identifying the need for health interventions [ 14 ]. Given the serious health problems of imprisoned populations, this study aims to (a) evaluate the levels of physical activity and the health condition of a sample of Brazilian prisoners and (b) determine the predictors of lower physical activity.…”