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. 2000 Dec;90(12):1939-41.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.90.12.1939.

Self-reported health and prior health behaviors of newly admitted correctional inmates

T J Conklin  1 , T Lincoln, R W Tuthill
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Self-reported health and prior health behaviors of newly admitted correctional inmates

T J Conklin et al. Am J Public Health. 2000 Dec.

Abstract

Objectives: This study obtained comprehensive health information from newly admitted correctional inmates.

Methods: Interviews were conducted with 1198 inmates on day 3 of their incarceration.

Results: Interviewers found a high prevalence of chronic medical and mental health issues, limited access to health care, high rates of infections and sexually transmitted diseases, substantial substance abuse, other unhealthy behaviors and violence, and a strong desire for help with health-related problems.

Conclusions: The data document the need to apply the public health approach to correctional health care, including detection and early treatment of disease, education and prevention to facilitate health and behavior change, and continuity of care into the community.

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