Survey on the health conditions of incarcerated women

ABSTRACT Aim: To evaluate the socio-demographic profile and health conditions of incarcerated women. Method: Cross-sectional study with 1,013 women conducted in female penitentiary. Results: The average age of 30.8 years; low level of education; Papanicolaou test coverage and vaccination; high prevalence of obesity; Common Mental Disorder; and abusive use of tobacco. Considerations: Health promoting actions, disease prevention and attention to grievances must be developed with this population, as well as actions towards social recovery, such as study and work. Research development in closed institutions allows for expanding knowledge and establishing partnerships between the society and the prison sector.

摘要
研究目的：评估在押女性的社会人口学特征与健康状况。
研究方法：于女子监狱内对1013名女性开展横断面研究。
研究结果：该群体平均年龄为30.8岁，受教育水平普遍偏低；巴氏涂片试验（Papanicolaou test）筛查覆盖率与疫苗接种率表现达标，肥胖、常见精神障碍（Common Mental Disorder）及烟草滥用的患病率均处于较高水平。
研究启示：需针对该群体开展健康促进、疾病预防及诉求关注相关工作，同时推进学业、就业等社会康复类举措；在封闭监管机构开展相关研究，既有助于拓展学术认知边界，也能推动社会与监狱部门建立合作伙伴关系。