{"title":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/1078345816635609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816635609","url":null,"abstract":"Reading an issue of the Journal of Correctional Health Care and completing the corresponding exam is considered a single continuing education activity. The self-study exam questions are based on selected articles in this issue. Content is intended to be presented without bias of any commercial product or drug. You may answer exam questions relating to every article, or you may select questions relating to specific articles. Credit will be awarded for each article, assuming 75% of the questions are answered correctly. Credit provided is 1.0 hour per article. The exam is graded automatically and results are confidential. Term of approval requires that exams must be completed within 2 years of the distribution date of this publication. Credit may be claimed for this issue of JCHC until April 30, 2018.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"164 - 165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816635609","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Masters, T. Magnuson, Barbara L Bayer, J. Potter, Paul P. Falkowski
{"title":"Preparing Corrections Staff for the Future","authors":"J. Masters, T. Magnuson, Barbara L Bayer, J. Potter, Paul P. Falkowski","doi":"10.1177/1078345816634667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816634667","url":null,"abstract":"The aging of the prison population presents corrections staff with unique challenges in knowing how to support inmates while maintaining security. This article describes a 2-day training program to introduce the aging process to select staff at all levels. While the results of a pre-posttest measure, using a modified version of Palmore’s Facts on Aging Quiz, did not produce a statistically significant difference at the conclusion of the training, attendees did express satisfaction with the training and their newfound insight into the challenges faced by aging inmates. They also offered recommendations for future training to include more practical suggestions for the work environment.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"118 - 128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816634667","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor’s Letter","authors":"John R. Miles","doi":"10.1177/1078345816635602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816635602","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"97 - 97"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816635602","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65618376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Factors Related to the Utilization of Health Care Among Prison Inmates.","authors":"Kathryn M Nowotny","doi":"10.1177/1078345816633701","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1078345816633701","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the demographic and social factors related to health care utilization in prisons using the 2004 Survey of Inmates in State Correctional Facilities. The findings show that education and employment, strong predictors of health care in the community, are not associated with health care in prisons. Although female inmates have a higher disease burden than male inmates, there are no sex differences in health care usage. The factors associated with health care, however, vary for women and men. Notably, Black men are significantly more likely to utilize health care compared to White and Latino men. The findings suggest that, given the constitutionally mandated health care for inmates, prisons can potentially minimize racial disparities in care and that prisons, in general, are an important context for health care delivery in the United States. </p>","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"129-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816633701","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. J. van den Berg, B. Bock, M. Roberts, D. Parker, Rosemarie A. Martin, L. Stein, J. Clarke
{"title":"Goals and Plans of Incarcerated Men Postrelease","authors":"J. J. van den Berg, B. Bock, M. Roberts, D. Parker, Rosemarie A. Martin, L. Stein, J. Clarke","doi":"10.1177/1078345816635187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816635187","url":null,"abstract":"Prior research has not examined the self-identified goals and plans of incarcerated people as they approach release from prison. This study analyzed the goals and plans generated during a motivational interviewing counseling session of incarcerated men who participated in a randomized controlled trial of a smoking abstinence intervention in a tobacco-free prison in the northeastern United States. Using thematic analysis, 53 written goals and plans were independently coded by trained research assistants to identify major themes that included (1) staying smoke-free or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked postrelease, (2) engaging in physical activities to improve health and wellness, and (3) spending time with family and/or friends. Implications for working with inmates to identify their plans and goals to remain smoke-free after incarceration are discussed.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"146 - 156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816635187","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diagnostic Error in Correctional Mental Health","authors":"Micha Martin, K. Hynes, S. Hatcher, I. Colman","doi":"10.1177/1078345816634327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816634327","url":null,"abstract":"While they have important implications for inmates and resourcing of correctional institutions, diagnostic errors are rarely discussed in correctional mental health research. This review seeks to estimate the prevalence of diagnostic errors in prisons and jails and explores potential causes and consequences. Diagnostic errors are defined as discrepancies in an inmate’s diagnostic status depending on who is responsible for conducting the assessment and/or the methods used. It is estimated that at least 10% to 15% of all inmates may be incorrectly classified in terms of the presence or absence of a mental illness. Inmate characteristics, relationships with staff, and cognitive errors stemming from the use of heuristics when faced with time constraints are discussed as possible sources of error. A policy example of screening for mental illness at intake to prison is used to illustrate when the risk of diagnostic error might be increased and to explore strategies to mitigate this risk.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"109 - 117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816634327","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Drach, J. Maher, Margaret J. F. Braun, S. L. Murray, E. Sazie
{"title":"Substance Use, Disordered Eating, and Weight Gain","authors":"L. Drach, J. Maher, Margaret J. F. Braun, S. L. Murray, E. Sazie","doi":"10.1177/1078345816634692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816634692","url":null,"abstract":"Weight-related concerns are associated with women’s substance use and treatment relapse. The prevalence of overweight, obesity, disordered eating behavior, and substance abuse history was assessed among female inmates incarcerated for 6 to 24 months at an Oregon state prison, using a self-administered survey and physical measurements. Average weight gain was 20 pounds, 87% of women were overweight (39%) or obese (48%), and 24% reported using one or more unhealthy strategies to lose weight in the past 6 months. Women who used tobacco and illicit substances before incarceration gained more weight. Integrating nutrition and weight gain issues into substance abuse treatment could benefit incarcerated women—both soon after entering prison to prevent weight gain and close to release to prevent relapse into substance use.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"139 - 145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816634692","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Screaming Behind a Door","authors":"S. Aronowitz, J. Laurent","doi":"10.1177/1078345816634079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816634079","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Purpose: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based method of treating opioid addiction. Of incarcerated individuals in the United States, 50% to 85% have a history of substance abuse, and > 80% of inmates with opioid addiction history do not receive treatment. The purpose of this study was to explore individuals’ experiences after being tapered from MAT upon incarceration. Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed using in-depth interviewing of 10 participants. Results: Analysis identified six themes that captured the essence of the participants’ experiences. Implications and Conclusion: Losing MAT upon incarceration was described as an extremely stressful experience for many individuals and may create issues for both inmates and facility staff. Further research is needed to discover ways to improve addiction treatment in prison.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"108 - 98"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816634079","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaitlin Benedict, Anne E. Purfield, J. Mohle-Boetani, C. Wheeler, Benjamin J Park
{"title":"Awareness and Environmental Exposures Related to Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at Two California Prisons, 2013","authors":"Kaitlin Benedict, Anne E. Purfield, J. Mohle-Boetani, C. Wheeler, Benjamin J Park","doi":"10.1177/1078345816635577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816635577","url":null,"abstract":"Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) is a major cause of illness in inmates in some California prisons. This article discusses an investigation conducted at two prisons to describe potential environmental exposures. The study did not identify modifiable risk factors; limiting the type or duration of outdoor activity in these prisons may not decrease coccidioidomycosis morbidity.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"157 - 163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345816635577","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65617837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Mahowald, S. Larney, N. Zaller, N. Scharff, L. Taylor, C. Beckwith, A. Noska, J. Rich, T. Flanigan
{"title":"Characterizing the Burden of Hepatitis C Infection Among Entrants to Pennsylvania State Prisons, 2004 to 2012","authors":"M. Mahowald, S. Larney, N. Zaller, N. Scharff, L. Taylor, C. Beckwith, A. Noska, J. Rich, T. Flanigan","doi":"10.1177/1078345815618384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345815618384","url":null,"abstract":"Although hepatitis C (HCV) infection is common among prisoners, relatively few undergo evaluation for treatment. This study reports the prevalence of chronic infection and the genotype distribution among an incarcerated population. HCV antibody testing was provided to adults entering Pennsylvania prisons; confirmatory and genotype testing were offered to those eligible for treatment. Antibody prevalence among 101,727 individuals was 18.1%. Among 7,633 individuals who underwent confirmatory testing, 69.3% had detectable RNA. Among 3,247 individuals who underwent genotype testing, genotype 1 was the most common (76.6%). The rate of chronic infection after HCV exposure is similar to that reported in the community, as is genotype distribution. Correctional facilities provide access to a population with a high disease burden, creating a public health opportunity for evaluation and treatment.","PeriodicalId":15399,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Correctional Health Care","volume":"22 1","pages":"41 - 45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1078345815618384","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65616656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}