SARS-CoV-2 among inmates aged over 60 during a COVID-19 outbreak in a penitentiary complex in Brazil: Positive health outcomes despite high prevalence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.03.080
Abstract: Objectives To assess SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and health outcomes among inmates over 60 years of age during a COVID-19 outbreak in a major penitentiary complex in the Federal District, Brazil. Methods A mass test campaign was… read more here.
Keywords: health outcomes; covid outbreak; penitentiary complex; sars cov ... See more keywords
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Co-Occurring Disorders: Is There a Relationship Among ACEs, Mental Health Issues, and Substance Use Among Inmates?
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DOI: 10.1177/00220426231176466
Abstract: Previous literature has shown that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a factor in future criminal behavior, victimization, and overall health. Research has also found that co-occurring disorders (CODs) are prevalent among inmates with approximately half… read more here.
Keywords: health; relationship; among inmates; mental health ... See more keywords
Depression among inmates in a regional prison of eastern Nepal: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-017-1514-9
Abstract: BackgroundDepression is the most common form of mental disorder among inmates, with a prevalence much higher than in the general population. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of depression among inmates and identify factors… read more here.
Keywords: depression; depression among; study; among inmates ... See more keywords
Active and latent tuberculosis among inmates in La Esperanza prison in Guaduas, Colombia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209895
Abstract: Introduction Active tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are a public health threat in prisons around the world. The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of LTBI and TB as well… read more here.
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Drug-susceptible tuberculosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among inmates in prison settings in Bauchi State, Nigeria, 2014–2018
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270819
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease and its transmissibility is increased in congregate settings. TB incidence rates are five-to-fifty times higher among inmates in prison settings than the general population which has a direct impact… read more here.
Keywords: prison settings; treatment outcomes; settings bauchi; among inmates ... See more keywords