International Journal of Prisoner Health: Volume 4 Issue 3

Drug use in prisons in Kyrgyzstan: a study about the effect of health promotion among prisoners

L. F. Moller, B. J. Van Den Bergh, S. Karymbaeva, A. Esenamanova, R. Muratalieva

In Kyrgyzstan the prevalence of injecting drug behaviour is among the highest found throughout the world. Health promotion training, improved health care and needle/syringe…

The effects of the introduction of the no‐smoking policy at HMYOI Warren Hill on bullying behaviour

Sally Lawrence, Heather Welfare

The current research explores the prevalence of bullying behaviour at HMYOI Warren Hill and the Carlford Unit. The introduction of the no‐smoking policy at the establishment was…

High and variable use of primary care in prison. A qualitative study to understand help‐seeking behaviour

Jean‐Marc Feron, Lac Hong Nguyen Tan, Dominique Pestiaux, Vincent Lorant

Background. High and variable rates of attendance at GP consultations in prisons are observed. The aim of the study is to have a clearer understanding of social factors…

Prisons and HCV: a review and a report on an experience in New South Wales Australia

R. G. Batey, T. Jones, C. McAllister

Prison populations in Western countries are characterised by a high hepatitis C prevalence. This reflects a high rate of imprisonment for drug related offences. Prison entrants…

An exploratory study of needlestick injuries among Australian prison officers

Sarah Larney, Kate Dolan

Prison officers face multiple occupational hazards including needlestick injuries, which may result in the transmission of blood‐borne viral infections. This study aimed to assess…