Eating Disorders in an Israeli Women’s Prison: Correlates of the Risk
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DOI: 10.1007/s10826-018-1077-5
Abstract: Extensive rates of child abuse and neglect (CAN), substance abuse disorders (SUDs), and mental health problems have been reported among incarcerated women. The link between CAN, SUDs, and eating disorders is well-documented, but little is… read more here.
Keywords: eating disorders; health problems; suds mental; incarcerated women ... See more keywords
Hygge: Food and the construction of safety among incarcerated women in Denmark
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DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.104319
Abstract: Knowledge about women's socio-emotional experience of incarceration is sparse. To address this gap in the research, open-ended interviews were conducted with 9 incarcerated women in Denmark. The inquiry focused on their experiences with prison food… read more here.
Keywords: hygge food; safety; prison; incarcerated women ... See more keywords
Incarcerated Women's Experiences and Beliefs About Psychotropic Medication: An Empirical Study.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600078
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Research has consistently shown that incarcerated women experience mental illness at disproportionate rates and heavily use psychiatric medication. This study examined factors related to incarcerated women's experiences and beliefs about psychotropic medications. METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: medication use; women experiences; medication; incarcerated women ... See more keywords
Psychopathy and Risky Sexual Behavior in Incarcerated Women
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DOI: 10.1177/00938548221105057
Abstract: To date, very few studies have explored the association between psychopathic traits and risky sexual behavior (RSB) among women. Here, we investigated this relationship in a sample of 137 incarcerated women. Psychopathic traits were assessed… read more here.
Keywords: behavior; sexual behavior; risky sexual; sexual intercourse ... See more keywords
Incarcerated Women’s Experiences and Perceptions of Participating in Research
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x17747173
Abstract: The research process within prisons has largely considered researchers’ perspectives. Only one known study explicitly examined incarcerated persons’ perceptions and no known studies have explored incarcerated persons’ experiences with research on sensitive topics. This study… read more here.
Keywords: research; study; participating research; women experiences ... See more keywords
“Being a Presence to Each Other”: Adult Educators Who Foster Empowerment With Incarcerated Women
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DOI: 10.1177/0741713618774412
Abstract: Our research explored the experiences of educators who teach in a gender-responsive program for women in a jail. We interrogated how educators fostered empowerment in their classes, what their motivations were for teaching in the… read more here.
Keywords: foster empowerment; educators foster; empowerment incarcerated; incarcerated women ... See more keywords
Does Polyvictimization Affect Incarcerated and Non-Incarcerated Adult Women Differently? An Exploration Into Internalizing Problems
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260515588921
Abstract: In this study, we used data from life histories of 424 non-incarcerated (n = 266) and incarcerated (n = 158) women to examine the extent to which women are exposed to multiple forms of victimization,… read more here.
Keywords: polyvictimization; alcohol problems; women differently; non incarcerated ... See more keywords
"They Give you a bus Ticket and They Kick you Loose": A Qualitative Analysis of Post-Release Experiences among Recently Incarcerated Women Living with HIV in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1177/10778012231172693
Abstract: To explore the transition from correctional facilities to community among women living with HIV in Vancouver, Canada, we interviewed 19 recently incarcerated women and 6 service providers. Findings highlighted heightened risk of violence at release,… read more here.
Keywords: recently incarcerated; living hiv; vancouver canada; release ... See more keywords