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Health service utilization and victimization among incarcerated female substance users
M Staton1, C Leukefeld, T K Logan
1University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA. cmstat00@pop.uky.edu
Substance Use & Misuse
|November 8, 2001
Summary
Barriers like drug use, past victimization, and rural living limit healthcare access for incarcerated women. Targeted interventions are needed to address these health and substance use challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Incarcerated women are a rapidly growing demographic facing significant health disparities.
- Limited access to healthcare exacerbates issues like substance use, mental health problems, and histories of victimization among this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing health, mental health, drug use, and violence among incarcerated female substance users.
- To identify specific barriers to healthcare access within this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study utilizing focus groups.
- Data collected from 34 incarcerated females discussing their experiences.
Main Results:
- Key barriers to healthcare access identified: drug use, history of victimization, and residence in rural areas.
- These factors significantly impact the health and well-being of incarcerated women.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these barriers is crucial for developing effective health interventions for incarcerated women.
- Interventions should address substance use, trauma, and geographic challenges to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
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