Substance use among pregnant women in NSW prisons

Datos Bibliográficos

ID14908540
AutoresSo Bi Kim (Mental Health Commission, autor de correspondencia), Bethany White (0000-0002-2049-2669, Sydney Local Health District), Jillian Roberts (0000-0002-2429-2541, Hunter New England Local Health District), Carolyn A Day (0000-0003-4277-1412, The University of Sydney)
Año2023
Volumen122
Páginas104256
Fecha de publicación2023-12-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104256
PMID37924608
OpenAlexW4388251620
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas30

These findings highlight the high prevalence of substance use in incarcerated pregnant women and that many women are unaware of their pregnancy prior to incarceration. Findings emphasize the importance of timely and appropriate drug and alcohol assessment and treatment to minimize harm for both the mother and foetus and also underscore the urgent need for enhanced access to contraception for these women

Criminology · Psychiatry · Substance use · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Psychology