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Understanding the complexity of neurodevelopmental profiles of females in prison.
Kirby, Amanda; Williams, W Huw; Clasby, Betony; Hughes, Nathan; Cleaton, Mary Ann Megan.
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  • Kirby A; Do-IT Solutions Ltd, Cardiff, UK.
  • Williams WH; College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Clasby B; Department of Sociological Studies, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK and Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hughes N; Department of Sociological Studies, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK and Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Cleaton MAM; Do-IT Solutions Ltd, Cardiff, UK.
Int J Prison Health ; 17(4): 425-438, 2021 Nov 17.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38902901
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This paper aims to examine the relationship between patterns of functioning in four domains (attention and concentration; social and communication; coordination and organisation; and literacy and numeracy) in women in prison. Also, to consider potential associations between functioning and previous Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) diagnoses, previous mental health diagnoses and history of head injury, self-harm and attempted suicide. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/

APPROACH:

Women in one Scottish prison were invited to participate; 87 consented. Women were screened for functional difficulties and asked about their relevant educational and medical history.

FINDINGS:

Half of participants reported difficulties in one or more domains. All possible combinations of functional difficulties were found. Only eight women reported previous NDD diagnoses. Functional difficulties were significantly associated with history of self-harm, history of attempted suicide and mental health diagnoses. In total, 32% of women reported at least one head injury, but this was not significantly associated with functional difficulties. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS The sample was comparatively small and questions were self-report. Analyses were based on within-cohort comparisons due to a lack of appropriate general population data. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS There is a clear need for timely, practical and comprehensive profiling of females in the Justice System. Current systems do not appear to adequately identify women with functional difficulties or other adversity. Greater use of interdisciplinary working and shared training is indicated, as is a move from categorical diagnostic systems towards dimensional approaches. ORIGINALITY/VALUE This study is the first to investigate associations between difficulties associated with NDDs, mental health difficulties and head injury in women in prison.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Prison Health Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Reino Unido Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Prison Health Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Reino Unido Pais de publicación: Reino Unido