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  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Drug abuse is a significant issue within correctional facilities worldwide.
  • Understanding pre-incarceration drug use patterns is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Sociodemographic and family history factors may influence drug abuse among prisoners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of drug abuse before prison admission in Peru.
  • To identify sociodemographic and family history risk factors associated with drug use.
  • To analyze these factors by gender within the Peruvian prison population.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of the First National Prisoner Census 2016 data.
  • Utilized a 173-item questionnaire applied to the entire Peruvian prison population.
  • Employed generalized linear models to calculate prevalence ratios and identify associated factors.

Main Results:

  • Overall drug consumption prevalence before admission was 24.4% (25.3% in men, 9.1% in women).
  • Marijuana and coca paste/cocaine or crack were the most commonly used drugs.
  • Key associated factors included family drug use, prior imprisonment, unemployment, and adverse childhood experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Drug use is higher in Peru's prison population compared to the general population.
  • Significant gender-based differences exist in drug use prevalence and associated risk factors.
  • Addressing childhood adversities and family history is vital for drug use prevention and crime reduction strategies.