International Journal of Prisoner Health: Volume 19 Issue 2

Evaluation of birth companions perinatal and peer support provision in two prison settings in England: a mixed-methods study

Gill Thomson, Rose Mortimer, Michelle Baybutt, Karen Whittaker

This paper reports on insights from an evaluation of Birth Companions (BC) (a UK-based charity) perinatal support in two prison settings in England. The initiative involved the…

SARS CoV-2 seroprevalence and diagnostic accuracy during a COVID-19 outbreak in a major penitentiary complex in Brazil, June to July 2020

Fernando Augusto Gouvea-Reis, Danniely Carolinne Soares da Silva, Lairton Souza Borja, Patrícia de Oliveira Dias, Jadher Percio, Cassio Peterka, Janaína de Oliveira, Giselle Sodré, Claudia Mendes Feres, Wallace Dos Santos, Fábio Souza, Ana Izabel Passarella Teixeira, Daiani Cristina Cilião-Alves, Gustavo Adolfo Sierra Romero, Elza Ferreira Noronha, Julio Croda, Rodrigo Haddad, Walter Massa Ramalho, Camile de Moraes, Wildo Navegantes de Araújo

This study aims to estimate the overall SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and evaluate the accuracy of an antibody rapid test compared to a reference serological assay during a COVID-19…

“We sleep 10cm apart so there is no social distancing”: COVID-19 preparedness in a Zimbabwean prison complex

Rosemary Mhlanga-Gunda, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Anne Nyararai Chinyuku, Valentine Farai Pswarayi, Charmaine Sabrina Robinson, Stephanie Kewley, Marie Claire Van Hout

Prisons in Africa face unprecedented challenges during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In July 2020, the first prison system case of COVID-19 was notified in Zimbabwe…

Women’s experiences of prison-based mental healthcare: a systematic review of qualitative literature

Ann-Marie Bright, Agnes Higgins, Annmarie Grealish

The rate of female committals to prison has grown rapidly in recent years. Women in prison are likely to have trauma histories and difficulties with their mental health. This…

A multi-stakeholder situation assessment of COVID-19 disease preparedness and mitigation measures in a large prison complex in Malawi

Vincent Jumbe, Victor Mhango, Adamson Muula, Ruth Kaima, Luntha Rosemary Chimbwete, Apatsa Mangwana, Benjamin Msutu, Lisa Tembo, Charlotte Bigland, Stephanie Kewley, Marie Claire Van Hout

Prisons in the sub-Saharan African region face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Malawi, the first prison system case of COVID-19 was notified in July…

Factors associated with family involvement in a family-centered care program among incarcerated French adolescents with conduct disorder

Stéphanie Bourion-Bédès, Michael Bisch, Cedric Baumann

This study aims to identify the patient characteristics that may influence family involvement in a family-centered care program during detention.

Relational dignity and assisted dying for persons deprived of liberty

Angelika Reichstein

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the eventual legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales should extend to persons deprived of liberty, as well.

Perceptions of collective and other unjust punishment in Swiss prisons: a qualitative exploration

David Shaw, Helene Seaward, Felix Pageau, Tenzin Wangmo, Bernice S. Elger

This paper aims to describe and analyse Swiss prisoners’ and experts’ views on collective punishment, the practice where a group is punished for one person’s transgression.

Oral health in prison: an integrative review

Kjersti Berge Evensen, Vibeke Hervik Bull

Prisoners’ oral health is an often overseen, yet important aspect of the general health of prisoners. To develop effective measures to improve the situation, it is important to…