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Multiple Disease Challenges
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dynamic Models of Infectious Disease Transmission in Prisons and the General Population.
Ndeffo-Mbah ML, Vigliotti VS, et al

Epidemiol Rev
. 2018 Mar 16.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Global burden of HIV, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis in prisoners and detainees.
Dolan K, Wirtz AL, Moazen B,  et al

Lancet. 2016 Jul 14.
Paper

Clinical care of incarcerated people with HIV, viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis.
Rich JD, Beckwith CG, Macmadu A,  et a
l
 Lancet
. 2016 Jul 14.
Abstract

The perfect storm: incarceration and the high-risk environment perpetuating transmission of HIV, hepatitis C virus, and tuberculosis in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Altice FL, Azbel L, Stone J, et al

 Lancet
. 2016 Jul 14.
Abstract

Prevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and tuberculosis in prisoners.
Kamarulzaman A, Reid SE, Schwitters A, et a;
Lancet. 2016 Jul 14.
Abstract


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Treating ADHD in Prison: Focus on Alpha-2 Agonists (Clonidine and Guanfacine).
Mattes JA.
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2016 Jun;44(2):151-157.
Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in offenders and the need for early intervention.
Belcher JR.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2014 Jan;58(1):27-40
Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offenders and the Need for Early Intervention.
Belcher JR.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
.
2012 Dec 6.

Paper


Autism
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Personal experiences of the Criminal Justice System by individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Helverschou SB, Steindal K, Nøttestad JA, Howlin P.
 
Autism. 2017 Mar 1:1362361316685554
Abstract

Botulism
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A Qualitative Inquiry About Pruno, an Illicit Alcoholic Beverage Linked to Botulism Outbreaks in United States Prisons.
Walters MS, Sreenivasan N, Person B,  et al
 
Am J Public Health
. 2015 Sep 17:
Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Botulism from drinking prison-made illicit alcohol - Utah 2011.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep.
2012 Oct 5;61:782-4.
Paper


Chagas Disease
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Cerebral trypanosomiasis in an incarcerated man
Satnam S. Nijjar and Marc R. Del Bigio
CMAJ 2007;176 44
Paper
 
Coccidioidomycosis
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Awareness and Environmental Exposures Related to Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at Two California Prisons, 2013.
Benedict K, Purfield AE, Mohle-Boetani J,  et al 
J Correct Health Care. 2016 Apr;22(2):157-63.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Coccidioides exposure and coccidioidomycosis among prison employees, California, United States.
de Perio MA, Niemeier RT, Burr GA.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015 Jun;21(6):1031-3. d

Paper


Cutaneous Disorders 
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dermatological consultation behind bars: an analysis on a three-year period in a French prison 
Grange F, Levin B, Pellenq et al.
Ann Dermatol Venereol  2001  Apr;128(4):513-6
Abstract

Diabetes
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Diabetes in prisons: improving its management.
Menéndez Torre E.  

Rev Esp Sanid Penit
. 2017 Jun;19(1):1-
Paper

Relationships of illness representation, diabetes knowledge, and self-care behaviour to glycemic control in incarcerated persons with diabetes.
Reagan LA, Walsh SJ, Shelton D.
Int J Prison Health. 2016 Sep 12;12(3):157-172.
Abstract

Methodological factors conducting research with incarcerated persons with diabetes.
Reagan L, Shelton D. "
Appl Nurs Res. 2016 Feb;29:163-7.

Abstract


Hemophilia
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Factor for felons: how can we provide haemophilia care to the incarcerated?
Lambing A, Kachalsky E, Mueller LM, Kuriakose P
Haemophilia. 2015 Jul 14.
Abstract

Herpes
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Human herpesvirus 8 and human herpesvirus 2 infections in prison population.
Sarmati L, Babudieri S, Longo B, et al
 
J Med Virol.
2006 Dec 19;79(2):167-173
Abstract

Human Papillomavirus Infection
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Incarcerated women's HPV awareness, beliefs, and experiences.
Pankey T, Ramaswamy M. 
Int J Prison Health. 2015;11(1):49-58.
Paper

Insomnia
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prisoners' insomnia: to treat or not to treat? Medical decision-making in places of detention
Elger BS.  
Med Sci Law. 2008 Oct;48(4):307-16.
Abstract

Kidney Disease
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Self-performed peritoneal dialysis in prisoners.
Sankaranarayanan N, Agrawal R, Guinipero L
Adv Perit Dial. 2004;20:98-100.
Abstract

Legionnaires' Disease
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 

Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease associated with cooling towers at a California state prison, 2015.
Lucas KD, Wheeler C, McLendon P, et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2018 Feb 1:1-6.
Abstract

Malaria
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The prisoner as model organism: malaria research at Stateville Penitentiary.
Comfort N. 
S
tud Hist Philos Biol Biomed Sci
. 2009 Sep;40(3):190-203.
Abstract

Mental Health/Illness/Personality Disorders
Women and Mental Illness 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
 

Systematic review of qualitative evaluations of reentry programs addressing problematic drug use and mental health disorders amongst people transitioning from prison to communities.
Kendall S, Redshaw S, Ward S, et al
Health Justice. 2018 Mar 2;6(1):4.
Abstract

Challenges and mental health needs of women in prison.
Bartlett A, Hollins S.
Br
J Psychiatry
. 2018 Mar;212(3):134-136.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pilot randomised controlled trial of the ENGAGER collaborative care intervention for prisoners with common mental health problems, near to and after release.
Lennox C, Kirkpatrick T, Taylor RS, et a
l
Pilot Feasibility Stud
. 2017 Jul 7;4:15
Paper

Outcomes of Psychological Therapies for Prisoners With Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yoon IA, Slade K, Fazel S. 
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2017 Jun 1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Inside the nation's largest mental health institution: a prevalence study in a state prison system.
Al-Rousan T, Rubenstein L, Sieleni B, et al 
BMC Public Health. 2017 Apr 20;17(1):342.
Paper

Outcomes of Offenders With Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders and Mental Disorders.
Wilton G, Stewart LA. 
Psychiatr Serv. 2017 Mar 15
Abstract

History of Solitary Confinement Is Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Individuals Recently Released from Prison.
Hagan BO, Wang EA, Aminawung JA, et al

J Urban Health
. 2017 Mar 9.
Abstract

Mental disorders, perceived health and quality of life of older prisoners in France.
Combalbert N, Ferrand C, Pennequin V,et al  
Geriatr Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil. 2017 Mar 1;15(1):99-108
Abstract

FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Critical time Intervention for Severely mentally ill Prisoners (CrISP): a randomised controlled trial.Critical time Intervention for Severely mentally ill Prisoners
Shaw J, Conover S, Herman D,  et al
NIHR Journals Library; 2017 Feb.
Document/Book

Correctional mental health administration.
Tamburello A, Kaldany H, Dickert J.

Int Rev Psychiatry
. 2017 Feb;29(1):3-10.
Abstract

Mental health of prisoners: prevalence, adverse outcomes, and interventions.
Fazel S, Hayes AJ, Bartellas K, et al
Lancet Psychiatry. 2016 Jul 14
Abstract

Substance use and at-risk mental state for psychosis in 2102 prisoners: the case for early detection and early intervention in prison.
Cooper J, Jarrett M, Forrester A,  et al  

Early Interv Psychiatry
. 2016 May 2
Abstract

The association of adverse childhood experiences with mid-life depressive symptoms and quality of life among incarcerated males: exploring multiple mediation.
Skarupski KA, Parisi JM, Thorpe R, et al

Aging Ment Health
. 2015 Apr 21:1-12
Abstract

Criminal thinking styles among people with serious mental illness in jail.
Wilson AB, Farkas K, Ishler KJ,  et al
Law Hum Behav
. 2014 Apr 7
Abstract

The Relationship Between Mental Disorders and Types of Crime in Inmates in a Brazilian Prison.
Pondé MP, Caron J, Mendonça MS, et al

J Forensic Sci
.
2014 Apr 8
Abstract

Prevalence of Mental Illnesses in U.S. State Prisons: A Systematic Review.
Prins SJ.

Psychiatr Serv
. 2014 Apr 1.
Abstract

Criminal Justice Settings as Possible Sites for Early Detection of Psychotic Disorders and Reducing Treatment Delay.
Ramsay Wan C, Broussard B, Haggard P,et al

Psychiatr Serv. 2014 Mar 17.
Abstract

Engagement processes in model programs for community reentry from prison for people with serious mental illness.
Angell B, Matthews E, Barrenger S,  et al
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2014 Mar 17.
Abstract

Offenders With Mental Illness Have Criminogenic Needs, Too: Toward Recidivism Reduction
Skeem JL, Winter E, Kennealy PJ, et al

Law Hum Behav
. 2013 Dec 30
Abstract

Forensic nursing interventions with patients with personality disorder: a holistic approach.
Byrt R.
J Forensic Nurs. 2013 Jul-Sep;9(3):181-7.
Abstract

When and why should mentally ill prisoners be transferred to secure hospitals: A proposed algorithm.
Vogel T, Lanquillon S, Graf M.
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2013 May-Aug;36(3-4):281-6
Abstract

Legal aspects of administrating antipsychotic medications to jail and prison inmates.
Dlugacz H, Wimmer C.
Int J Law Psychiatry
. 2013 May-Aug;36(3-4):213-28

Abstract

Violent criminal recidivism in mentally disordered offenders: A follow-up study of 13-20years through different sanctions.
Lund C, Hofvander B, Forsman A,  et al  
Int J Law Psychiatry
. 2013 May-Aug;36(3-4):250-7.
Abstract

Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Anger in Turkish Prisoners.
Unver Y, Yuce M, Bayram N, Bilgel N.
J
Forensic Sci. 2013 May 17.
Abstract

Co-occurring mental disorder and intellectual disability in a large sample of Australian prisoners.
Dias S, Ware RS, Kinner SA, Lennox NG.
Aust N Z J Psychiatry
. 2013 May 30
Abstract

Identification and management of prisoners with severe psychiatric illness by specialist mental health services.
Senior J, Birmingham L, Harty MA,  et al
Psychol Med. 2012 Oct 19:1-10
Abstract

Continuity of care for recently released prisoners with mental illness: a pilot randomised controlled trial testing
the feasibility of a Critical Time Intervention.

Jarrett M, Thornicroft G, Forrester A, et al
Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci. 2012 Jun;21(2):187-93.
Abstract

Prevalence of mental illness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland prisons.
Heffernan EB, Andersen KC, Dev A,
Kinner S.Med J Aust. 2012 Jul 5;197(1):37-41
Abstract

Public policy and limits of diversion programs for reducing jail exposure of persons with serious mental illness.
Fisher WH, Grudzinskas AJ, Roy-Bujnowski KM, Wolff N.
Psychiatr Serv. 2011 Dec 1;62(12):1503-5.
Abstract

Thinking styles and emotional States of male and female prison inmates by mental disorder
status.

Wolff N, Morgan RD, Shi J, et al
Psychiatr Serv. 2011 Dec 1;62(12):1485-93.
Abstract

Algorithm-Driven Pharmacological Management of Bipolar Disorder in Connecticut Prisons.
Kamath J, Zhang W, Kesten K, et al  
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
. 2011 Nov
Abstract

Comparing the Validity of the K6 When Assessing Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD Among Male and Female Jail Detainees.
Kubiak SP, Beeble M, Bybee D.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2011 Nov 24
Abstract

Malingered prison psychosis as a reactive type of pseudologia phantastica
Nishiyama A.
Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi
. 2011;113(10):961-76
Abstract

Paraphilia NOS, Nonconsent: Not Ready for the Courtroom.
Frances A, First MB.
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2011;39(4):555-61.
Abstract

"The incarceration revolution"(1) : the abandonment of the seriously mentally ill to our jails
and prisons.

Bloom JD.
J Law Med Ethics
. 2010 Dec;38(4):727-34.
Abstract

Effect of Mental Health Courts on Arrests and Jail Days: A Multisite Study.
Steadman HJ, Redlich A, Callahan L,
 et al
Arch Gen Psychiatry
. 2010 Oct 4
Abstract

Psychotropic medication adherence in correctional facilities: a review of the literature.
Shelton D, Ehret MJ, Wakai S, et al.

J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs
. 2010 Sep;17(7):603-13.

Abstract

Jail administrators' perceptions of the use of psychiatric advance directives in jails.
Scheyett AM, Vaughn JS, Francis AM.
 
 Psychiatr Serv
. 2010 Apr;61(4):409-11.|
Abstract

 

Scabies
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
Oral ivermectin for the treatment and prophylaxis of scabies in prison.
Ribeiro Fde A, Taciro E, Guerra MR, Eckley CA.

Dermatolog Treat. 2005 Jun;16(3):138-41.
Abstract

STIs
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 

Infectious Diseases and the Criminal Justice System.
Nijhawan AE.
Am J Med Sci. 2016 Oct;352(4):399-407.
Abstract


Sexual Dysfunction
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

  Issues concerning the reliability and validity of the diagnosis of sexual sadism applied in prison
settings.

Marshall WL, Kennedy P, Yates P.

Sex Abuse 2002 Oct;14(4):301-11
Abstract
 

Staph Infections
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
Correspondence analysis to evaluate the transmission of Staphylococcus aureus strains in two New York State maximum-security prisons.
Befus M, Mukherjee DV, Herzig CTA, et al
 
Epidemiol Infect
. 2017 May 16:1-5.
Abstract

Prevalence and risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus colonization in individuals entering maximum-security prisons.
Mukherjee DV, Herzig CT, Jeon CY,  et al

Epidemiol Infect
. 2014 Mar;142(3):484-93.
Abstract

The Rise of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in U.S. Correctional Populations.
Malcolm B.
J Correct Health Care. 2011 May 13.
Abstract


Substance Use/Abuse
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Outcomes of Offenders With Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders and Mental Disorders.
Wilton G, Stewart LA. 
Psychiatr Serv. 2017 Mar 15
Abstract

Substance use and at-risk mental state for psychosis in 2102 prisoners: the case for early detection and early intervention in prison.
Cooper J, Jarrett M, Forrester A,  et al  

Early Interv Psychiatry
. 2016 May 2
Abstract

The UNCOPE: An Effective Brief Screen for DSM-5 Substance Use Disorders in Correctional Settings.
Proctor SL, Hoffmann NG.

Psychol Addict Behav
.
2016 May 2

Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Alcohol dependence: international policy implications for prison populations.
Jones GY, Hoffmann NG 

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy.
2006 Nov 8;1(1):33
PDF Paper
 


Varicella Zoster
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 

  Varicella zoster virus transmission in youth during incarceration.
Moreau D, Besney J, Jacobs A,

Int J Prison Health
. 2016 Jun 13;12(2):106-14.

Abstract

Challenges With Controlling Varicella in Prison Settings: Experience of California, 2010 to 2011.
Leung J, Lopez AS, Tootell E,  et al
J
Correct Health Care
. 2014 Sep 7.
Abstract

 


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