Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer in Criminal Justice Settings

Binswanger, Ingrid A.; Mueller, Shane R.; Clark, C. Brendan; Cropsey, Karen L.

doi:10.1089/jwh.2011.2864

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“…(Binswanger et al 2010) Injection drug and crack cocaine use among women is associated with a number of serious but treatable health conditions, including HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (Latka et al 2001; Shannon et al 2008) It is in the interest of public health to facilitate access to health care for criminal justice involved women in community settings. (Binswanger et al 2011) Among recently incarcerated women, the combined stigma of incarceration and drug use both increases their need for health services and makes these services harder to access (van Olphen et al 2009). …”

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Health service use and social vulnerability in a community-based sample of women on probation and parole, 2011–2013

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BackgroundMost women involved in the criminal justice system are not incarcerated, but rather on probation or parole. We examined the receipt of health services and social vulnerability among women on parole or probation in the past year.MethodsIn a community-based sample of 776 women who use crack cocaine or injection drugs, we compared those who had been on probation or parole in the past year with those who had no criminal justice involvement in the past year.ResultsWomen recently on probation or people were no more likely have health insurance, or to receive most health services, than women not in the criminal justice system. In addition, we found social vulnerabilities that contribute to poor health to be significantly more prevalent among women on probation or parole.ConclusionsThere is a missed opportunity to address health and social needs of women on probation or parole.

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Health service use and social vulnerability in a community-based sample of women on probation and parole, 2011–2013

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“…Cervical cancer, the result of a sexually transmitted infection, is disproportionately present in the lives of women involved in the North American criminal justice system [2]. Examination of the backgrounds of women in this population provides some insight into the origins of these poor health outcomes.…”

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“…Among the 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer reported each year in the U.S., the rate among women in the criminal justice system is four–five times greater than among non-incarcerated women [1, 2]. The few investigators who have studied this problem in jail/prison populations have found that although many women get screened for cervical cancer, less than half gain access to recommended follow-up for abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) tests results, which may involve human papilloma virus (HPV) typing, colposcopy, removal of precancerous tissue or cervical cancer treatment [3].…”

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Challenges to Pap Smear Follow-up among Women in the Criminal Justice System

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Women involved in the United States criminal justice system face a variety of challenges in maintaining their health. Histories of sexual abuse, early initiation of sex, and substance abuse are reflected in more negative reproductive health outcomes, including cervical cancer, than those found among non-incarcerated women. Little is known about how to close this health gap. The present study assessed what incarcerated women perceived to be facilitators and inhibitors of obtaining recommended follow-up for abnormal Pap tests. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with 44 women in an urban county jail about experiences with Pap tests and how they followed-up on abnormal results. We analyzed data using the process of thematic content analysis. Four themes were found, Pap test abnormality as an all-inclusive phrase for women’s health problems, unstable lives, the structural challenges of money, and competing demands. Women with criminal justice histories have numerous and complex challenges in following-up abnormal Pap test results, as well as other health problems. Understanding the context around the follow-up for abnormal Pap tests in this population may increase providers’ ability to help women effectively obtain cancer prevention care that can be life-saving, as well as to more effectively provide care for other health problems.

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“…Women incarcerated in jails and prisons report multiple risk factors for human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer – histories of multiple sex partners (Binswanger et al, 2011; Fogel and Belyea, 1999), sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (Hale et al, 2009; Hogben et al, 2001), exchanging sex for money, drugs, or life necessities (Bond and Semaan, 1996; Magura et al, 1993), and tobacco use (Cropsey et al, 2004). Prevalence studies of HPV in correctional settings have shown rates ranging between 27 and 46 percent (Bickell et al, 1991; de Sanjosé et al, 2000; González et al, 2008).…”

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Incarcerated women's HPV awareness, beliefs, and experiences

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Ramaswamy

2015

International Journal of Prisoner Health

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore incarcerated women’s awareness, beliefs, and experiences with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and vaccination. Design/methodology/approach Researchers conducted focus groups with 45 incarcerated women in an urban Midwestern US jail to assess how women talked about their Papanicolaou (Pap) test screening and abnormal Pap test follow-up experiences. Some focus group questions specifically assessed individual awareness, beliefs, and experiences with HPV infection and vaccination. Based on these data, the authors described participants’ awareness of HPV, as well as used open coding to ultimately extract themes related to beliefs and experiences with HPV infection and vaccine. Findings While all 45 participants reported experiencing an abnormal Pap test event within the last five years, only two-thirds of participants (n = 30) reported having heard of the HPV infection. Several themes emerged from the analysis of the data: the women’s beliefs about cause and severity of HPV; frustration with age requirements of the vaccine; varied experiences with vaccinations for themselves and their children; the impact of media exposure on knowledge; and desire for more HPV infection and vaccine information. Originality/value Incarcerated women’s awareness and limited experiences with HPV infection and vaccination may be a barrier to adequate screening and cervical cancer prevention. This study has implications for the development of cervical health education for this high-risk group of women, who are four to five times as likely to have cervical cancer as non-incarcerated women.

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Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer in Criminal Justice Settings

Cited by 40 publications

References 26 publications

Health service use and social vulnerability in a community-based sample of women on probation and parole, 2011–2013

Health service use and social vulnerability in a community-based sample of women on probation and parole, 2011–2013

Challenges to Pap Smear Follow-up among Women in the Criminal Justice System

Incarcerated women's HPV awareness, beliefs, and experiences

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