The impact of imprisonment on health: what do women prisoners say?

BACKGROUND: Women prisoners tend to suffer poor health on a range of indicators. This study sought to explore women prisoners' perceptions of the impact of imprisonment on their health. METHODS: This qualitative study involved adult women prisoners in two closed local prisons. Focus groups and...

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Main Authors: Douglas, N, Plugge, E, Fitzpatrick, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009