Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study
Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of various measures within closed institutions like prisons to control the spread of the virus. Analyzing the impact of these measures on the health of inmates is crucial from a public health perspective. This study aimed to...
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| author | Raquel Sánchez-Recio Mario Samper-Pardo Rebeca Llopis-Lambán Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez Marta Cerdan-Bernad Rosa Magallón-Botaya |
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| description | Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of various measures within closed institutions like prisons to control the spread of the virus. Analyzing the impact of these measures on the health of inmates is crucial from a public health perspective. This study aimed to explore inmates’ subjective perception of the COVID-19 lockdown, the implemented measures, their physical self-perception, and their views on the vaccination process. Method Between April 2021 and January 2022, 27 semi-structured individual interviews and 1 focus group were conducted with inmates in a prison located in northwest Spain. The interviews were conducted in person and audio-recorded. Thematic content analysis was employed, utilizing methodological triangulation to enhance the coherence and rigor of the results. Results The analysis revealed two main themes and nine subthemes. The first theme focused on inmates’ perception of the implementation of protective measures against COVID-19 within the prison and its impact on their well-being. The second theme explored the pandemic’s emotional impact on inmates. All participants reported negative consequences on their health resulting from the measures implemented by the institution to contain the pandemic. However, they acknowledged that measures like lockdowns and mass vaccination helped mitigate the spread of the virus within the prison, contrary to initial expectations. Conclusion COVID-19 and related measures have directly affected the health of inmates. To improve their health and minimize the impact of pandemic-induced changes, community participation and empowerment of individuals are essential tools, particularly within closed institutions such as prisons. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de82653843ce40d89d42a59b6a2161462023-11-12T12:32:31ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582023-11-0123111310.1186/s12889-023-17088-3Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative studyRaquel Sánchez-Recio0Mario Samper-Pardo1Rebeca Llopis-Lambán2Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez3Marta Cerdan-Bernad4Rosa Magallón-Botaya5Research Group on Health Services in Aragon (GRISSA), Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Social and Labor Sciences, University of ZaragozaDepartment of medicine, Facultad de Medicina Edificio A, University of ZaragozaZaragoza Penitentiary CenterInstitute for Health Research in Aragon (IIS Aragón)Zaragoza Penitentiary CenterInstitute for Health Research in Aragon (IIS Aragón)Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of various measures within closed institutions like prisons to control the spread of the virus. Analyzing the impact of these measures on the health of inmates is crucial from a public health perspective. This study aimed to explore inmates’ subjective perception of the COVID-19 lockdown, the implemented measures, their physical self-perception, and their views on the vaccination process. Method Between April 2021 and January 2022, 27 semi-structured individual interviews and 1 focus group were conducted with inmates in a prison located in northwest Spain. The interviews were conducted in person and audio-recorded. Thematic content analysis was employed, utilizing methodological triangulation to enhance the coherence and rigor of the results. Results The analysis revealed two main themes and nine subthemes. The first theme focused on inmates’ perception of the implementation of protective measures against COVID-19 within the prison and its impact on their well-being. The second theme explored the pandemic’s emotional impact on inmates. All participants reported negative consequences on their health resulting from the measures implemented by the institution to contain the pandemic. However, they acknowledged that measures like lockdowns and mass vaccination helped mitigate the spread of the virus within the prison, contrary to initial expectations. Conclusion COVID-19 and related measures have directly affected the health of inmates. To improve their health and minimize the impact of pandemic-induced changes, community participation and empowerment of individuals are essential tools, particularly within closed institutions such as prisons.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17088-3Qualitative studyInmatesCOVID-19Self-rated health |
| spellingShingle | Raquel Sánchez-Recio Mario Samper-Pardo Rebeca Llopis-Lambán Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez Marta Cerdan-Bernad Rosa Magallón-Botaya Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study BMC Public Health Qualitative study Inmates COVID-19 Self-rated health |
| title | Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Self-rated health impact of COVID 19 confinement on inmates in Southeastern of Europe: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | self rated health impact of covid 19 confinement on inmates in southeastern of europe a qualitative study |
| topic | Qualitative study Inmates COVID-19 Self-rated health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17088-3 |
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