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Multinational
           

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Psychiatric Hospital Beds and Prison Populations in South America Since 1990: Does the Penrose Hypothesis Apply?
Mundt AP, Chow WS, Arduino M, et al
JAMA Psychiatry. 2014 Dec 3.
Abstract

The relative contribution of income inequality and imprisonment to the variation in homicide rates
among Developed (OECD), South and Central American countries.

Nadanovsky P, Cunha-Cruz J.
 
Soc Sci Med
. 2009 Sep 4
Abstract


Argentina 
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Delinquent adolescents: health problems and health care guidelines for juvenile correctional
f
acilities
Olivan Gonzalvo G.
An Esp Pediatr. 2002 Oct;57(4):345-53
Abstract

Brazil
 

General Reports

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Narratives of Transgender People Detained in Prison: The Role Played by the Utterances "Not" (as a Feeling of Hetero- and Auto-rejection) and "Exist" (as a Feeling of Hetero- and Auto-acceptance) for the Construction of a Discursive Self. A Suggestion of Goals and Strategies for Psychological Counseling.
Hochdorn A, Faleiros VP, Valerio P, Vitelli R.
 Front Psychol. 2018 Jan 17;8:2367.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cessation of dangerousness status: an analysis of 224 reports from the Instituto de Perícias Heitor Carrilho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Oliveira GC, Valença AM, de Moraes TM,et alL

Rev Bras Psiquiatr
. 2016 Sep 29
Paper

The (in)salubrity of prison life and other causes of death in Porto Alegre Prison, 1855-1888]
Cesar Tda S.
Hist Cienc Saude Manguinhos. 2015 Sep;22(3):829-48.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The work in prison: reflections on the health of prison officers.
Jaskowiak CR, Fontana RT.
Rev Bras Enferm. 2015 Mar-Apr;68(2):235-243
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Dental Caries Experience and Use of Dental Services among Brazilian Prisoners.
Cavalcanti AL, Rodrigues IS, de Melo Silveira IT. et al
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 Nov 25;11(12):12118-28.
Paper

Between caring and monitoring: ambiguities and contradictions in the discourse of a female penitentiary officer
Barcinski M, Altenbernd B, Campani C.
Cien Saude Colet. 2014 Jul;19(7):2245-54.
Abstract

Comprehensive care program for the mentally ill in Spanish prisons (PAIEM): assessment after four years operation
Sanz J, Gómez-Pintado P, Ruiz A, et al
Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2014 Feb;16(3):91-102. 
Abstract

The prison of Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) in the 19th century
Suárez-Guzmán FJ, Peral-Pacheco D.
Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2014 Feb;16(3):75-83.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Active and latent tuberculosis in prisoners in the Central-West Region of Brazil.
Estevan AO, Oliveira SM, Croda J.

Rev Soc Bras Med Tro
p
. 2013 Jul 12:0.
Paper
 

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Body packing by rectal insertion of cocaine packets: a case report.
Neves FF, Cupo P, Muglia VF,  et al
BMC Res Notes
. 2013 May 3;6(1):178
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Criminal career-related factors among female robbers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and a presumed 'revolving-door' situation.
Mauá FH, Baltieri DA.
Rev Bras Psiquiatr
. 2012 Jun;34(2):176-84.
Paper

Beyond bars and punishments: a systematic review of prison health.
Gois SM, Santos Junior HP, et al
Cien Saude Colet
. 2012 May;17(5):1235-46.
Abstract

Diseases, food, and resistance in the Bahia penitentiary, 1861-1865
Trindade CM.
Hist Cienc Saude Manguinhos. 2011 Dec;18(4):1073-93
Abstract

 

Epidemiology/Disease Seroprevalence/Incidence Studies 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis among prison staff in Rio Grande do Sul.
Busatto C, Nunes LS, Valim AR,
 
Rev Bras Enferm
. 2017 Apr;70(2):370-375. 
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection and associated risk factors among prison inmates in the City of Florianópolis.
Felisberto M, Saretto AA, Wopereis S,
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2016 Sep-Oct;49(5):620-623
Paper

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in prisoners.
Navarro PD, Almeida IN, Kritski AL, et a;
J Bras Pneumol. 2016 Sep-Oct;42(5):348-355
Paper
 
Seroprevalence and factors associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis in inmates in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
Albuquerque AC, Silva DM, Rabelo DC, et al

Cien Saude Colet
. 2014 Jul;19(7):2125-32
Abstract

Prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV infection, hepatitis and syphilis in a state prison of Sao Paulo.
El Maerrawi I, Carvalho HB
.
Int J STD AIDS. 2014 Apr 14.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV behind Bars: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Cluster Analysis and Drug Resistance in a Reference Correctional Unit from Southern Brazil.
Prellwitz IM, Alves BM, Ikeda ML, et al

PLoS One
. 2013 Jul 9;8(7):e69033.
P

 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Epidemiology of the viral hepatitis B and C in female prisoners of Metropolitan Regional Prison Complex in the State of Goiás, Central Brazil.
Barros LA, Pessoni GC, Teles SA, et al
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2013 Jan;46(1):24-9
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of anti-HCV in an inmate population.
Rosa FD, Carneiro M, Duro LN, et al
Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2012 Oct;58(5):557-560
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis in prison inmates.
Nogueira PA, Abrahão RM, Galesi VM.
Rev Saude Publica
. 2012 Feb;46(1):119-27
Paper

Extensive Mycobacterium tuberculosis circulation in a highly endemic prison and the need for
urgent environmental interventions.

Sánchez A, Huber FD, Massari V,  et al
Epidemiol Infect
. 2011 Dec 12:1-9.
Abstract

Prison Health Challenges

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The quality of life of health professionals working in the prison system.
Barbosa ML, Menezes TN, Santos SRD, et al
Cien Saude Colet. 2018 Apr;23(4):1293-1302.
Abstract

Tuberculosis and latent infection in employees of different prison unit types.
Nogueira PA, Abrahão RMCM, Galesi VMN, López RVM.

Rev Saude Publica
. 2018 Feb 5;52:13
Abstract

nfection prevention and control in dental surgeries in the Pará state prison system in Brazil.
Lima CM, Smith AJ, Fonseca Silva AS,
Am J Infect Control. 2016 Jun 16
Abstract

The course of major depression during imprisonment - A one year cohort study.
Baier A, Fritsch R, Ignatyev Y, et al

J Affect Disord
. 2015 Sep 28;189:207-213
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

Treatment outcomes of tuberculosis patients in Brazilian prisons: a polytomous regression analysis.
Ribeiro Macedo L, Reis-Santos B, Riley LW, Maciel EL.

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2013 Nov;17(11):1427-34.

Abstract

Physical attacks in prison, mental illness as an associated risk factor
Caravaca-Sánchez F, Falcón-Romero M, Luna-Maldonado A.
Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2014 Feb;16(3):84-90

Abstract

Healthcare in Prisons: reflections on the inertia of systems and the low effectiveness of health policies in Spain
Repullo JR.
Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2014 Feb;16(3):103-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
X ray screening at entry and systematic screening for the control of tuberculosis in a highly endemic prison.
Sanchez A, Massari V, Gerhardt G,  et al
BMC Public Health. 2013 Oct 20;13(1):983.

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on tuberculosis in prisons and public health services
Ferreira Júnior S, Oliveira HB, Marin-Léon L.

Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2013 Mar;16(1):100-13

Paper

Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding condom use among women prisoners: the prevention of STD/HIV
in the prison setting.
Nicolau AI, Ribeiro SG, Lessa PR, et al
Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2012 Jun;46(3):711
Abstract

Latent tuberculosis among professionals with and without direct contact with inmates of two penitentiaries in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, 2008]
Nogueira PA, Abrahão RM, Galesi VM.
Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2011 Sep;14(3):486-94
Abstract

What happens behind bars: prevention strategies developed in civilian police stations against HIV/AIDS
and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Reis CB, Bernardes EB.
Cien Saude Colet. 2011 Jul;16(7):3331-3338
Abstract

The Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Prisoners in the City of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil*
Pondé MP, Freire AC, Mendonça MS.
J Forensic Sci
. 2011 Feb 9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Demographic and clinical predictors of depressive symptoms among incarcerated women.
Pinese CS, Furegato AR, Santos JL.
Ann Gen Psychiatry
. 2010 Sep 6;9:34
Paper


Chile
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The construct of psychopathy in a Chilean prison population.
Mayer EL, Folino JO, Neumann C, Hare RD.

Rev Bras Psiquiat
r
. 2015 May 1:0.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence rates of mental disorders in Chilean prisons.

Mundt AP, Alvarado R, Fritsch R, et al
PLoS One
. 2013 Jul 22;8(7):e69109.
Paper


Columbia
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Differences in TB incidence between prison and general populations, Pereira, Colombia, 2010-2011.
Castañeda-Hernández DM, Martínez-Ramírez JE,  Bolivar-Mejía A, Rodríguez-Morales AJ.
Tuberculosis (
Edinb)
. 2013 Mar 5
Abstract

Ecuador
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Leptospirosis: case-series report in a prison of the coast in Ecuador
Valarezo-Sevilla D, Sarzosa-Terán V. et al

Rev Esp Sanid Penit
. 2014 Jun;16(1):20-3.

Abstract

French Guyana
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
   FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High mortality among male HIV-infected patients after prison release: ART is not enough after incarceration with HIV.
Huber F, Merceron A, Madec Y, et al 
PLoS One. 2017 Apr 28;
Paper

Guyana
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Clinical Complaints amongst Patients in a Guyanese Prison.
Deonandan R, Lockhart JW, Mahoney B, et al
Glob J Health Sci. 2012 Aug 22;4(6):47-50

Abstract

Haiti
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Peer Health Education in Haiti's National Penitentiary: The "Health through Walls" Experience.
Zack B, Smith C, Andrews MC, May JP.
J Correct Health Care
. 2013 Jan;19(1):65-8.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Health Care for Prisoners in Haiti.
May JP, Joseph P, Pape JW, Binswanger IA.

Ann Intern Med
. 2010 Aug 2
Paper


Honduras
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of tuberculosis educational activities for
prisoners in Honduras.

Mangan JM, Arias MS, Sierra T, et al

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis.
2006 Oct;10(10):1152-8.
Abstract

Jamaica
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Establishment of an HIV/sexually transmitted disease programme and prevalence of infection
among incarcerated men in Jamaica.
Andrinopoulos K, Kerrigan D, Figueroa JP, et al

Int J STD AIDS. 2010 Feb;21(2):114-9.
Abstract

Martinique
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Mental health of jail inmates within the prison of Ducos, Martinique - a cross-sectional descriptive study.
Arnal R, Spodenkiewicz M, Lacoste J, et al 
Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique
. 2018 Apr 20.

Abstract

Mexico
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Diabetes and hypertension care among male prisoners in Mexico City: exploring transition of care and the equivalence principle.
Silverman-Retana O, Servan-Mori E, Lopez-Ridaura R, Bautista-Arredondo S.

Int J Public Health
. 2016 Apr 19.
Abstract

Connectivity, prison environment and mental health among first-time male inmates in Mexico City.
Albertie A, Bourey C, Stephenson R, Bautista-Arredondo S.

Glob Public Health
. 2015 Oct 14:1-16
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cross-Sectional Association between Length of Incarceration and Selected Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases in Two Male Prisons of Mexico City.
Silverman-Retana O, Lopez-Ridaura R, Servan-Mori E,  et al
PLoS One. 2015 Sep 18
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A Cross-Sectional Study of Prisoners in Mexico City Comparing Prevalence of Transmissible Infections and Chronic Diseases with That in the General Population.
Bautista-Arredondo S, González A, Servan-Mori E,  et al

PLoS One
. 2015 Jul 20;10(7):e0131718.
Paper

Investigation of a food-borne Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak in a Mexican prison.
Vázquez-Garcidueñas MS, Romero-Pérez NL,  et al
J Infect Dev Ctries. 2014 Feb 13;8(2):143-53
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Socioeconomic factors associated with drug consumption in prison population in Mexico.
Nevarez-Sida A, Constantino-Casas P, Castro-Rios A.
BMC Public Health. 2012 Jan 13;12(1):33.
Paper


Peru
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Burden of separation and suicide risk of prisoners with minor children.
Krüger S, Priebe S, Fritsch R, Mundt AP.  

Int J Law Psychiatry. 2017 Apr 8.

Abstract

Puerto Rico
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Knowledge of Case Workers and Correctional Officers towards HIV and HCV Infections: Opportunity for Public Health Education in the Correctional System.
Pérez CM, Santos Mdel C, Torres A,  et al
P R Health Sci J. 2015 Sep;34(3):135-41.
Abstract

Health Care Practices and Associated Service Needs in a Sample of HIV-Positive Incarcerated Men in Puerto Rico: Implications for Retention in Care.
Rodríguez-Díaz CE, Rivera-Negrón RM, Clatts MC, Myers JJ.

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care
. 2014 Jan 30

A
bstract

Assessing need for medication-assisted treatment for opiate-dependent prison inmates.
Albizu-García CE, Caraballo JN, Caraballo-Correa G,  et al
Subst Abus. 2012 Jan;33(1):60-9.
Abstract

Prevalence of HCV risk behaviors among prison inmates: tattooing and injection drug use.
Peña-Orellana M, Hernández-Viver A, Caraballo-
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2011;22(3):962-82.
Abstract

Preliminary Evidence of Significant Gaps in Continuity of HIV Care among Excarcerated Populations in Puerto Rico.
Clatts MC, Rodriguez-Díaz CE, García H,
J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2011 Aug 24.
Abstract

Behind the Bars of Paradise: HIV and Substance Use among Incarcerated Populations
in Puerto Rico.
Rodríguez-Díaz CE, Reece M, Rivera-Alonso B,
J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2011 Apr 1.
Abstract


Salvador
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  .Conceptions of normality and mental health among prisoners in a correctional institution in the city of Salvador
Coelho MT. 

Cien Saude Colet
. 2009 Mar-Apr;14(2):567-75.

Abstract

Trinidadad/Tobago
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  CBT in a Caribbean Context: A Controlled Trial of Anger Management in Trinidadian Prisons.
Hutchinson G, Willner P, Rose J, et al
 
Behav Cogn Psychother
. 2016 Sep 15:1-15.

Abstract

 


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