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American Journal of Public Health, Vol 90, Issue 12 1939-1941, Copyright © 2000 by American Public Health Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Self-reported health and prior health behaviors of newly admitted correctional inmates

TJ Conklin, T Lincoln and RW Tuthill
Hampden County Correctional Center, Ludlow, Mass. 01056, USA. tom.conklin@sdh.state.ma.us

OBJECTIVES: This study obtained comprehensive health information from newly admitted correctional inmates. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 1198 inmates on day 3 of their incarceration. RESULTS: Interviewers found a high prevalence of chronic medical and mental health issues, limited access to health care, high rates of infections and sexually transmitted diseases, substantial substance abuse, other unhealthy behaviors and violence, and a strong desire for help with health-related problems. CONCLUSIONS: The data document the need to apply the public health approach to correctional health care, including detection and early treatment of disease, education and prevention to facilitate health and behavior change, and continuity of care into the community.


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