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Food refusal in prison.

E P Larkin1

  • 1Rampton Hospital, Retford, Notts.

Medicine, Science, and the Law
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Prisoners refusing food often do so as a protest, with a high prevalence of mental disorder. Most respond to observation and counseling, but psychosis indicators may necessitate urgent hospital transfer.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Prisoner hunger strikes are a complex issue within correctional facilities.
  • Understanding the psychological factors driving food refusal is crucial for inmate welfare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of mental disorders among prisoners engaging in food refusal.
  • To identify potential indicators of psychosis in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of prison records from a remand and a dispersal prison.
  • Examination of inmate behavior and reasons for food refusal.

Main Results:

  • Food refusal was predominantly observed in the remand prison, affecting less than 1% of the annual population.
  • A high prevalence of mental disorder was found among prisoners refusing food, often as a form of protest.

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  • Inability to state reasons for behavior and refusal of both food and fluids are key indicators of potential psychosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prisoner food refusal is often a protest behavior linked to significant mental health issues.
    • Observation and counseling are effective for most cases.
    • Psychosis indicators warrant urgent hospital transfer for treatment.