A Pilot Program of a Peer Support Group by and for Formerly Incarcerated Women.

IF 0.6 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Progress in Community Health Partnerships-Research Education and Action Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1353/cpr.2025.a956597

Lauren Nguyen, Will Boles, Kenyatta Anderson, Dolfinette Martin, Anjali Niyogi, Ashley Wennerstrom

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Abstract

Background: Women leaving incarceration face numerous barriers to reentry, including lack of social support, mental health conditions, and trauma.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of developing and implementing a peer-support group by and for formerly incarcerated women (FIW).

Methods: A draft peer support curriculum was developed and refined based on a focus group with FIW. The program was implemented and participants engaged in a follow-up focus group to provide feedback.

Results: Participants reported several benefits of participation, positive experiences regarding program logistics and content, and they valued having an FIW as the facilitator.

Conclusions: A peer support intervention by and for FIW was well-received. Additional research is needed to assess whether such an intervention can improve mental health among FIW.

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前入狱妇女同伴支持小组的试点项目。

背景：离开监狱的妇女在重返社会时面临许多障碍，包括缺乏社会支持、精神健康状况和创伤。目的：评价前监禁妇女（FIW）建立和实施同伴支持小组的可行性。方法：在FIW焦点小组的基础上，制定并完善了同伴支持课程草案。该计划得到实施，参与者参与了一个后续焦点小组，以提供反馈。结果：参与者报告了参与的一些好处，关于项目后勤和内容的积极经验，他们重视FIW作为促进者。结论：FIW的同伴支持干预效果良好。需要进一步的研究来评估这种干预措施是否能改善外来务工人员的心理健康。

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