Improving healthcare for incarcerated women.
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| Title: | Improving healthcare for incarcerated women. |
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| Authors: | Springer SA (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Women's Health (15409996). Jan2010, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p13-15. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Women prisoners' health, Diseases in women, Correctional institutions, Medical care |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The author reflects on the preventive healthcare needs of incarcerated women in the U.S. She contends that unequal access to healthcare continues to suffer the nation's prison population. She points out these women carry disparity in the burden of disease within the correctional system and the community upon release. She adds that although women comprise only 7% of the incarcerated population, they have a higher prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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