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Health problems among detainees in Switzerland: a study using the ICPC-2 classification
Hans Wolff1, Paul Sebo, Dagmar M Haller
1Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Switzerland. Hans.Wolff@hcuge.ch
BMC Public Health
|April 21, 2011
Summary
Detainees in Switzerland
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Medical Sociology
Background:
- Limited data exists on Swiss prisoner health.
- This study details health issues in Switzerland's largest remand prison.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe health problems of detainees.
- To inform healthcare strategies in correctional facilities.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional study of 2195 detainees.
- Health records analyzed using ICP-2 coding.
- Descriptive analysis stratified by gender.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of illicit drug use (40.2%) and mental health issues (32.6%).
- Common primary care problems include skin conditions, infectious diseases, and musculoskeletal issues.
- Nearly 8% reported violence exposure during arrest.
Conclusions:
- Detainees exhibit high morbidity, especially related to substance abuse.
- General primary care issues are also prevalent.
- Supports enhanced primary and mental healthcare in detention centers.
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