Self-reported health and prior health behaviors of newly admitted correctional inmates
Self-reported health and prior health behaviors of newly admitted correctional inmates
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DOI：
10.2105/ajph.90.12.1939
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发表时间：
2000-12-01
影响因子：
12.7
通讯作者：
Tuthill, RW
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作者：
Conklin, TJ;Lincoln, T;Tuthill, RW
目标.本研究从新入院的矫正犯获得全面的健康信息。在监禁的第三天对1198名囚犯进行了采访。结果。访谈者发现，慢性病和心理健康问题普遍存在，获得保健的机会有限，感染率和性传播疾病率很高。大量的药物滥用，其他不健康的行为和暴力，以及强烈的愿望，帮助与健康有关的问题。这些数据表明，有必要将公共卫生方法应用于教养保健，包括疾病的发现和早期治疗、促进健康和行为改变的教育和预防以及社区护理的连续性。
Objectives. This study obtained comprehensive health information from newly admitted correctional inmates.Methods. Interviews were con ducted with 1198 inmates on day 3 of their incarceration.Results. Interviewers found a high prevalence of chronic medical and mental health issues, limited access to health care, high rates of infections and sexually transmitted diseases. substantial substance abuse, other unhealthy behaviors and violence, and a strong desire for help with health-related problems.Conclusions. The data document the need to apply the public health approach to correctional health care, including detection and early treatment of disease, education and prevention to facilitate health and behavior change, and continuity of care into the community.