The Impact of Incarceration on Women’s Mental Health

Harner, Holly M.; Riley, Suzanne

doi:10.1177/1049732312461452

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“…With regard to the reasons of female incarceration, the rates of drugrelated crimes of our survey were similar to other studies, while the violent crimes and murders observed in USA, seem not to be common reasons of women imprisonment in Greece and other European countries [2,[18][19][20].…”

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confidence: 87%

Female Prisoners’ Views and Satisfaction on Incarceration Conditions: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece

Geitona¹,

Milioni²

2016

J Psychol Psychother

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Objective: Detention conditions during incarceration have not been adequately explored in Greece. The aim of this study was to highlight incarcerated women's views and satisfaction on their detention conditions in the female prison of Attica. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2014. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to those who met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. Inmates who were in solitary confinement, suffered from serious psychiatric problems, or were unable to understand the Greek language were excluded from the study. Participation was voluntary after prisoners' verbal consent. Data were collected via personal interviews and information received was anonymized. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, Spearman correlation coefficient and qualitative content analyses were used. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.Results: Of a total of 135 incarcerated women, 101 were eligible and accepted to participate in the study. Current mental and health status were rated as poor/ very poor by 55% and 27.7% of the participants, respectively. The vast majority stated their dissatisfaction with the accommodation, the cleanliness, as well as the provided nutrition inside the prison. 65% participated in social reintegration programs and 66% in physical exercise. 73.3% declared that the main reason of their worries was the relationship with their family members and 37.6% stated that there was support in family problems during incarceration. The overall satisfaction on detention conditions regarding prisoner's daily life was also rated as low by 67.3%. In addition, the results confirmed a positive linear relationship between satisfaction on detention conditions and health/mental health status. Conclusion:Incarcerated women in the female prison of Attica appear not to be satisfied with the experienced detentions conditions that are associated with their health status. Our findings should encourage further research in order to introduce more effective interventions aiming at improving prisoner's daily life and future after release.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Female Prisoners’ Views and Satisfaction on Incarceration Conditions: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece

Geitona¹,

Milioni²

2016

J Psychol Psychother

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“…In addition, incarcerated women were also more likely to report higher levels of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder specifically (Coolidge, Marle, Van Horn, & Segal, 2011). Women report both positive and negative effects of incarceration on physical and mental health, but they clearly feel health services are inadequate and issues during the time in jail or prison often worsen chronic conditions (Douglas, Plugge, & Fitzpatrick, 2009;Harner & Riley, 2013). Further complicating the matter is the reality that the criminal justice system was designed for men, and existing services do not adequately address the issues related to mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma history that women offenders face (Covington, 2007;Lewis, 2006).…”

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Women in Transition to Health

Colbert

Durand²

2016

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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The time after incarceration is widely regarded as tenuous and stressful, and for women living with chronic illness, self-management is yet another stressor. Intervening before the individual is overwhelmed is critical to ensuring success. In this article the Women in Transition to Health, a nurse-led intervention based on Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, designed to improve health outcomes in women recently released from jail or prison is described. Motivational interviewing and case management are used to strengthen coping skills and encourage engagement in care. Using the stress model to address the unique needs of this population holds promise for improving health and quality of life.

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“…Both contain articles describing ways to improve therapeutic practice and the provision of health and human services with criminalized women. In particular, there is some overlap in the areas of mental health issues and trauma-informed practice (Harner & Burgess, 2011;Harner & Riley, 2013;Kelly et al, 2014;Mangnall & Yurkovich, 2010;Pedlar et al, 2008;Rehman et al, 2004). Both bodies of literature contain some research using participatory action methodologies and innovative programming (Martin et al, 2009;O'Gorman et al, 2012;Pedlar et al, 2008;Sherwood & Kendall, 2013).…”

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Nursing Practice With Incarcerated Women

Hardill¹

2015

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Nurses who practice with criminalized women will recognize this group as profoundly marginalized through multiple, intersecting mechanisms. The number of women imprisoned in North America, Latin America, Australia, and Western Europe continues to rise as it has for the past 20 years or more. As a nurse who has practiced almost exclusively with marginalized people, I have met and cared for many women whose health is made vulnerable by race, poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, and other factors. Many of them have been repeatedly incarcerated, experiencing chronically destabilizing cycles of getting arrested, going to jail, getting out, being homeless, getting arrested again, and repeating the cycle. To better understand the implications for nursing with respect to criminalized women, a focused review of the nursing and feminist scholarly literature on incarcerated women was conducted. The predominant themes and trends from both bodies of literature are presented and cross-compared. An analysis of what each body of scholarly work can offer to the other, including implications for nursing practice, concludes the literature review.

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The Impact of Incarceration on Women’s Mental Health

Cited by 77 publications

References 20 publications

Female Prisoners’ Views and Satisfaction on Incarceration Conditions: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece

Female Prisoners’ Views and Satisfaction on Incarceration Conditions: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece

Women in Transition to Health

Nursing Practice With Incarcerated Women

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