"Invisible, Underserved, and Diverse: The Health of Women in Prison" by Janette Y. Taylor, Rachel Williams et al.

Article Title

Invisible, Underserved, and Diverse: The Health of Women in Prison

Authors

Janette Y. Taylor, University of Iowa
Rachel Williams, University of IowaFollow
M. J. Eliason, University of Iowa

Document Type

Research

Abstract

In the United States of America, women are the fastest growing segment of the criminal justice system. They are entering the system with far greater physical and mental health problems than men, but with fewer health services. Additionally, within this expanding population of incarcerated women, are disproportionately represented poor women of color with serious health needs. This article: a) uses an ecosocial model to examine and critique the health and healthcare of women in prison, b) examines social structures that influence incarceration and health status, and c) proposes reconsideration of current prison health services and education.

Publication Date

2002

Journal Title

International Journal of Global Health

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Recommended Citation

Taylor, Janette Y.; Williams, Rachel; and Eliason, M. J. (2002) "Invisible, Underserved, and Diverse: The Health of Women in Prison," International Journal of Global Health, 2(1), 28-42.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijgh/vol2/iss1/5