SynthesisEuropean journal of medical research2025
Reproductive health needs of incarcerated women in developed countries: a mixed-method systematic review.
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- Implementing women's sexual and reproductive health interventions in prisons: a realist review.BMJ open · 2026Review
- Structural analysis and causal loop modelling: an integrated systems approach to analysing perinatal service delivery in carceral settings in Ontario, Canada.Health research policy and systems · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundWith the increasing number of women prisoners under 45 years of age, identifying the reproductive health needs of these marginalized women has become crucial for providing healthcare and improving their well-being. This systematic review aims to determine the reproductive health needs of incarcerated women in developed countries.
methodsIn this systematic review, four electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were searched until January 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Qualitative studies were analyzed using thematic synthesis.
resultsSeventeen studies were selected and analyzed narratively. The reproductive health needs of incarcerated women were classified into four main categories: preventive care, medical care, childbearing care, and health-promoting services. Key needs included appropriate screening tests, infection control practices, medical and psychological services, pregnancy-related care, parenting services, family planning, hygiene, nutrition, and health education.
conclusionThis study highlights the need for tailored reproductive healthcare for incarcerated women. An all-inclusive strategy involving various stakeholders is required to improve the health status of these vulnerable women.
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