Reproductive Health Problems in Prisoner Women

Abstract

The number of female prisoners in the prison population is gradually increasing. Women prisoners are in a special category for the protection and fulfilment of their human rights. Disadvantages increase when incarceration is added to the reproductive health problems of women. It is important that prison conditions are arranged for women and that preventive health services are provided. The aim of this study is to examine reproductive health problems and provide recommendations for prisoners women in the light of the literature.