Living conditions, nutritional status and morbidity in children in prisons and detention centers in Burkina Faso

Ye, D.; Zoma, A.; Kabore, Ahmed; Yonaba, C.; Savadogo, Hamidou; Ouedraogo, S.; Dao, Lan Huong; Kouéta, Fla

doi:10.1684/mst.2015.0478

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“…This limits literature investigating detained children globally, with many studies relying on retrospective accounts. However, two international studies also highlight overcrowding, poor hygiene (Ye et al , 2015; Human Rights Watch, 2006), abuse and inadequate food (Human Rights Watch, 2006) as determinants of poor health in detention.…”

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“…Despite these similarities, the priority health issues facing detained children globally appear to vary: in Burkina Faso, the most frequently reported included fever, UTIs and diarrhoea (Ye et al , 2015); in Uganda, malaria, coughs and skin disease (Moore, 2010); and in Vietnam, skin problems such as scabies, physical wounds, malnutrition and mental health issues (Human Rights Watch, 2006). The similarity of our findings to those in Vietnam implies a possible geographical impact on the health of detained children.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These challenges to detained children occur worldwide (Human Rights Watch, 2016); with countries across Africa and Asia reporting similar unregulated detention centres and consequently poor health of their inhabitants (Ye et al , 2015; Moore, 2010; Human Rights Watch, 2006) The issue is particularly pressing and likely to escalate with increasing urban poor populations worldwide; and within the Philippines, on-going corruption, and the imminent changes to childhood criminal liability make this a critical problem.…”

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“…Research in the Philippines is limited, with the few studies available investigating the health of street children and not those in detention. Furthermore, research on detained children across the world is scarce, with only three papers identified discussing the situation and health of detained children (Ye et al , 2015; Moore, 2010; Human Rights Watch, 2006). This literature is used for comparison within this paper, however, the differences in health issues and determinants of health between populations are further discussed.…”

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The priority health issues and key health determinants of detained Filipino children

Blount

2020

IJPH

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Purpose Rising societal pressures for the Filipino urban poor population – precipitating increased crime – alongside widespread corruption, have led to many children being both lawfully and unlawfully detained in child rehabilitation centres. Far from rehabilitating, detained children live in prisonlike conditions, despite the illegality of child imprisonment in the country. Their human rights disregarded; they suffer from abuse, neglect and a multitude of health issues, with no access to healthcare. This study aims to explore the experiences and perceptions of formerly detained looked-after adolescents and their carers, on the priority health issues and key health determinants of detained Filipino children. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study was conducted in June 2019 in a Filipino children’s home for previously detained children. In total, 18 semi-structured interviews, using photo-elicitation, were conducted to retrospectively explore the experiences of formerly detained children and their carers, who were purposively sampled. Data were transcribed and thematically analysed. Ethical approval was granted by the University of Leeds. Findings Adolescents and carers commonly reported eight key health issues in detained children, namely, most frequently skin disease, mental health issues and malnutrition, then additionally wounds, respiratory disease, dental problems, sexual health issues and gastrointestinal issues. Six determinants of health in detainment centres were identified as follows: hygiene, food, weather, overcrowding, facilities and safeguarding issues. Originality/value The illegality and corruption associated with child detention centres mean the situation of detained Filipino children is difficult to assess directly. This study combats this by exploring the experiences of formerly detained children and their carers, to retrospectively assess the health of illegally detained Filipino Children.

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confidence: 99%

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