Corrections officers’ knowledge and perspectives of maternal and child health policies and programs for pregnant women in prison
Abstract Background In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women incarcerated in the United States—and a growing awareness that a small proportion of women enter prison pregnant and have unique health needs—some prisons have implemented policies and programs to support pregnant women...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Health & Justice |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-019-0102-0 |