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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Epidemiology and care of mentally ill prison inmates in europe.
Salize HJ, Dressing H.  
Psychiatr Prax. 2008 Oct;35(7):353-60.
 Abstract

The World Health Organization European Health in Prisons Project After 10
Years: Persistent Barriers and Achievements
Gatherer A, Molle L, Hayto P   
Am J Public Health 2005;95 1696-1700
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
 
Mental health and prisons: The position in Europe
G t'Hoff 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract

Injecting reason: prison syringe exchange and the European convention on human rights
Lines R.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Austria
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Death in correctional facilities: Opportunities for automated external defibrillation.
Roessler B, Fleischhackl R, Fleischhackl S, et al 
Resuscitation. 2007 Feb 5;
Abstract

The relevance of suicidal behaviour in jail and prison suicides.
Fruehwald S, Frottier P, Matschnig T, Eher R.
 Eur Psychiatry. 2003 Jun;18(4):161-5
 Abstract

Belgium
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
High and variable use of primary care in prison. A qualitative study to understand help-seeking behaviour.
Feron JM, Tan LH, Pestiaux D, Lorant V.
Int J Prison Health. 2008 Sep;4(3):146-55.
 Abstract
 
Informant agreement in the assessment of disruptive behavior disorders in detained minors
in Belgium: a diagnosis-level and symptom-level examination.
Colins O, Vermeiren R, Schuyten G, et al 
J Clin Psychiatry. 2008 Jan;69(1):141-8.
 Abstract
 
Using the Megargee system among Belgian prisoners: cross-cultural prevalence of the MMPI-2
based types.
Sneyers M, Sloore H, Rossi G, Derksen JJ. 
Psychol Rep. 2007 Jun;100(3 Pt 1):746-54
 Abstract
 
Substantial use of primary health care by prisoners: epidemiological description and
possible explanations.
Feron JM, Paulus D, Tonglet R ,et al   
J Epidemiol Community Health. 2005 Aug;59(8):651-5
 Abstract
 
Intellectual abilities and motivation toward substance abuse treatment in drug-involved offenders:
a pilot study in the belgian criminal justice system.
Vandevelde S, Broekaert E, Schuyten G, Van Hove G.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2005 Jun;49(3):277-97.
 Abstract

Psychopathic traits and autonomic responding to concealed information in a prison sample.
 Verschuere B, Crombez G, De Clercq A, Koster EH.
 Psychophysiology. 2005 Mar;42(2):239-45.
 Abstract

Denmark
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Comparison of sexual murderers in forensic psychiatric hospitals and in prison
Ujeyl M, Habermann N, Briken P, Berner W, Hill A.
Nervenarzt. 2007 Dec 21
Abstract
 
Mental Health in Prison Populations. A review - with special emphasis on a study of
Danish prisoners on remand.
 Andersen HS.
Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2004 Nov;110(S424):5-59.
 Abstract

Prevalence of mental disorders among 15-17-year-old male adolescent remand
prisoners in Denmark.
 Gosden NP, Kramp P, Gabrielsen G, Sestoft D.
 Acta Psychiatr Scand 2003 Feb;107(2):102-10
 Abstract 		 
     
  Prevalence and incidence of bloodborne viral infections among Danish prisoners.
Christensen PB, Krarup HB, Niesters HG,et al.
Eur J Epidemiol 2000;16(11):1043-1049
 Abstract		  
Estonia
           

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Some results in HIV/AIDS education in prison
M Taar, V Ojastu, L Kikas
 (15IAC)
 Abstract   
Finland
 

Prison Health Challenges

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The mortality of young offenders sentenced to prison and its association with psychiatric
disorders: a register study.
Sailas ES, Feodoroff B, Lindberg NC,
Eur J Public Health. 2005 Sep 1;
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Mental disorders in prison populations aged 15-21: national register study of two cohorts
 in Finland
Sailas ES, Feodoroff B, Virkkunen M, Wahlbeck K  
BMJ  2005;330:1364-1365
 Paper

A comparison between on-site immunoassay drug-testing devices and laboratory 
results. 
Gronholm M, Lillsunde P
Forensic Sci Int 2001 Sep 15;121(1-2):37-46
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
  Rapid HIV-testing in prisons and needle exchange centres in Finland
H Brummer-Korvenkontio, P Holmström, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract 
 
Application of rapid HIV-tests in low-threshold settings: performance and organization
of a training and quality assessment scheme for prisons and needle exchange centres
H Brummer-Korvenkontio, P Holmstrom, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Germany
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Examining relations between psychopathology and psychopathy dimensions among adolescent
female and male offenders.
Sevecke K, Lehmkuhl G, Krischer MK.
Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008 Sep 19.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Antipsychotic polypharmacy in the emergency treatment of highly aggressive schizophrenic prisoners -
a retrospective study.
Witzel JG, Gubka U, Weisser H, Bogerts B. 
Int J Prison Health. 2008 Jun;4(2):96-103.
 Abstract
 
Sexual Offenders in Preventive Detention: Data Concerning the Inmates and Expert Witness
Practice.
Habermeyer E, Passow D, Puhlmann P,et al
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2008 Mar 31
Abstract
 
Childhood trauma, psychiatric disorders, and criminal behavior in prisoners in Germany:
a comparative study in incarcerated women and men.
Driessen M, Schroeder T, Widmann B, et al 
J Clin Psychiatry. 2006 Oct;67(10):1486-92.
Abstract
 
Psychopathy checklist score predicts negative events during the sentences of prisoners
with Hare psychopathy: a prospective study at a German prison
Huchzermeier C, Bruss E, Geiger F, et al
Can J Psychiatry. 2006 Oct;51(11):692-7.
 Abstract
 
A syringe exchange programme in prison as prevention strategy against HIV infection and
hepatitis B and C in Berlin, Germany.
Stark K, Herrmann U, Ehrhardt S, Bienzle U.  
Epidemiol Infect. 2006 Aug;134(4):814-9.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of hepatitis C in a German prison for young men in relation to country of birth.
Meyer MF, Wedemeyer H, Monazahian M, et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2006 Jul 7;:1-7  20
 Abstract
 
Drug Addiction in Young Prison Inmates With and Without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD).]
Retz W, Retz-Junginger P, Schneider M, et a;
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2006 Jan 4;
 Abstract
 
A syringe exchange programme in prison as prevention strategy against HIV infection and
hepatitis B and C in Berlin, Germany.
Stark K, Herrmann U, Ehrhardt S, Bienzle U. et al    
Epidemiol Infect. 2005 Dec 22;:1-6
Abstract
 
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders, psychopathology, and the need for treatment in female
and male prisoners.
von Schonfeld CE, Schneider F, Schroder T, et al  
Nervenarzt. 2005 Jun 14;
 Abstract
 
Aspects of the Legal Concession and its Procedures Concerning the Commitment
of Juveniles to Safe Custody Institutions in Youth Welfare Care according to German
section sign 1631 b BGB - an Inquiry into 101 Cases of Adolescent Psychiatric
Expertises.
Ruth U, Wentzel A, Freisleder FJ.  
Gesundheitswesen. 2004 Nov;66(11):739-747
 Abstract

Liaison psychiatry in the prison of rottenburg (Germany).
Schafer G, Schubert W, Bartels M, Foerster K.et al.
Psychiatr Prax. 2004 Jan;31(1):4-10
 Abstract
 
Greece
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Social and mental health profiles of young male offenders in detention in Greece.
Maniadaki K, Kakouros E.Crim
Behav Ment Health. 2008 Sep 19;18(4):207-215.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of mental disorders and deliberate self-harm in Greek male prisoners.
Fotiadou M, Livaditis M, Manou I,  
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jan-Feb;29(1):68-73
 Abstract
 
Developing prison telemedicine systems: the Greek experience.
Anogianakis G, Ilonidis G, Milliaras S, et al
J Telemed Telecare. 2003;9 Suppl 2:S4-7.
 Abstract

Prevalence patterns and genotypes of GB virus C/hepatitis G virus  among
imprisoned intravenous drug users.
Anastassopoulou CG, Paraskevis D, Sypsa V, et al.
J Med Virol 1998 Nov;56(3):246-52
 Abstract
Hungary
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
How theory is put into practice: the analysis of in-treatment drug users under "treatment
alternative to prison" in an outpatient centre in Budapest.
Rácz J, Melles K, Márványkövi F, Lencse M. 
Orv Hetil. 2008 Mar 1;149(13):601-607.
 Abstract
 
Our social dilemma: prison or asylum? Is the Penrose thesis valid for Hungary at the turn
of the millennium?
Kalapos MP.
Orv Hetil. 2007 Oct 7;148(40):1895-8.
 Abstract

HIV risk behavior history of prison inmates in Hungary.
Gyarmathy VA, Neaigus A, Szamado S.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2003 Dec;15(6):561-9
 Abstract
Ireland
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Foreign body ingestion in prisoners - the Belfast experience.
Bisharat M, O'Donnell ME, Gibson N, et al
Ulster Med J. 2008 May;77(2):110-4.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV and risk factors in entrants to
Irish prisons: a national cross sectional survey.
Long J, Allwright S, Barry J, et al.
BMJ 2001 Nov 24;323(7323):1209
Paper
   
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV and risk factors in
Irish prisoners: results of a national cross sectional survey.
Allwright S, Bradley F,  Long J, et al.
BMJ 2000; 321: 78-82.
 Paper
Italy
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Unexpected High Rate of Wild-Type HIV-1 Genotype Among Inmates Failing Antiretroviral Therapy.
Pontali, Ventura, Bruzzone, et al 
HIV Clin Trials. 2008 Sep-Oct;9(5):341-7
 Abstract
 
Association between childhood trauma and aggression in male prisoners.
Sarchiapone M, Carli V, Cuomo C, et al
Psychiatry Res. 2008 Oct 29.
Abstract
 
Mental disorders and request for psychiatric intervention in an Italian local jail.
Zoccali R, Muscatello MR, Bruno A, et al  
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2008 Sep 15.
Abstract
 
Epidemiological investigation of a varicella outbreak in an Italian prison.
Valdarchi C, Farchi F, Dorrucci M, et al 
Scand J Infect Dis. 2008 Aug 21:1-3.
 Abstract
 
HIV-1 diversity among inmates of Italian prisons.
Longo B, Novati S, Montieri S, et al 
J Med Virol. 2008 Aug 19;80(10):1689-1694
Abstract
 
Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus and/or Hepatitis C virus co-infections in prisoners infected
with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Pontali E, Ferrari F. 
Int J Prison Health. 2008 Jun;4(2):77-82.
 Abstract
 
Aggression, impulsivity, personality traits, and childhood trauma of prisoners with substance abuse
and addiction.
Cuomo C, Sarchiapone M, Giannantonio MD, Mancini M, Roy A.
 m J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2008;34(3):339-45.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization in injection drug users.
Tufi D, De Vito C, Furnari G, et al  
Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2007 Jul-Aug;63(4):353-66.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Socio-demographic determinants of coinfections by HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses
in central Italian prisoners.
La Torre G, Miele L, Chiaradia G, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2007 Aug 30;7(1):100
 Paper
 
Human herpesvirus 8 and human herpesvirus 2 infections in prison population.
Sarmati L, Babudieri S, Longo B, et al 
J Med Virol. 2006 Dec 19;79(2):167-173
Abstract
 
Mothers with their babies in prison: The first Italian experience.
Ferrara P, Emmanuele V, Nicoletti A, et al
Arch Dis Child. 2006 Sep 1;
 Abstract
 
Correlates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a prison population.
Carbonara S, Babudieri S, Longo B, et al
Eur Respir J. 2005 Jun;25(6):1070-6.
 Abstract
 
Coping style and psychological health among adolescent prisoners: a study of young and juvenile offenders.
Ireland JL, Boustead R, Ireland CA.  
Adolesc. 2005 Jun;28(3):411-23.
 Abstract
 
Correlates of HIV, HBV, and HCV infections in a prison inmate population: Results from a
multicentre study in Italy.
Babudieri S, Longo B, Sarmati L, Starnini G, et al 
J Med Virol. 2005 May 18;76(3):311-317
 Abstract
 
An outbreak of Q fever in a prison in Italy.
Starnini G, Caccamo F, Farchi F, et al;   
Epidemiol Infect. 2005 Apr;133(2):377-80.
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus in prisoners.
De Mercato R, Cantiello JP, Celentano.
Minerva Med 1995 Mar;86(3):9-8
Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 
 
Co-infection of HIV with HBV and/or HCV in prisoners
Pontali E., Bobbio N., Levati A., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Unaware HIV-infected persons: the ´´in & out´´ project to promote HIV screening in prisoners
Starnini G., Carbonara S., Grosso G., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Health care to seropositive prisoners in Italy
G Starnini, B Brunetti, S Babudieri
(14IAC)
Abstract
Lithuania
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The prevalence of psychotropic substance use and its influencing factors in lithuanian
penitentiaries.
Narkauskaite L, Juozulynas A, Mackiewicz Z, et al  
Med Sci Monit. 2007 Feb 26;13(3):CR131-135
 Abstract

Narcotic abuse and HIV infection in prisons]n]
Caplinskiene I, Caplinskas S, Griskevicius A.
 Medicina (Kaunas). 2003;39(8):797-803
Abstract
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Types of Lithuanian prisoners living with HIV
Stoniene L.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

HIV transmission risk factors in Lithuanian prisoners
Stoniene L., Caplinskas S.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Luxembourg
           

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Access to Treatment of Hepatitis C in Prison Inmates.
Strock P, Mossong J, Hawotte K, Arendt V. 
Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Aug 29.
Abstract		  
The Netherlands
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Self-reported trauma, cortisol levels, and aggression in psychopathic and non-psychopathic
prison inmates.
Cima M, Smeets T, Jelicic M.  
Biol Psychol. 2008 Jan 15
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Sexual risk behavior and pregnancy in detained adolescent females: a study in Dutch
detention centers.
Hamerlynck SM, Cohen-Kettenis PT, Vermeiren R, et al
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2007 Jun 26;1(1):
 Paper
 
The relationship between attachment styles and Cluster B personality disorders in
prisoners and forensic inpatients.
Timmerman IG, Emmelkamp PM.
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jan-Feb;29(1):48-56
 Abstract

Psychiatric disorders in a representative sample of incarcerated boys in the
Netherlands.
Vreugdenhil C, Doreleijers TA, Vermeiren R 
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004 Jan;43(1):97-104
 Abstract
Norway
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Social adversities in first-time and repeat prisoners.
Kjelsberg E, Friestad C. 
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2008 Nov;54(6):514-26.
 Abstract
 
Social adversities in first-time and repeat prisoners.
Kjelsberg E, Friestad C.  
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2008 Nov;54(6):514-26.
 Abstract
 
Relationship between methadone and EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine)
in urine samples from Norwegian prisons.
Bernard JP, Opdal MS, Karinen R, et al 
Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2007 Jun 19;
Abstract
 
Are psychiatric disorders identified and treated by in-prison health services?
Langeveld H, Melhus H.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2004 Aug 26;124(16):2079.
 Abstract
 
Are psychiatric disorders identified and treated by in-prison health services?
Langeveld H, Melhus H.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2004 Aug 26;124(16):2094-7.
 Abstract
 
Mental diseases and disorders among inmates in Norwegian prisons
Hartvig P, Ostberg B.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2004 Aug 26;124(16):2079.
 Abstract

Prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus and association with  intravenous drug abuse and
 tattooing in a national prison in Norway.
Holsen DS, Harthug S, Myrmel H.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect
Abstract
Poland
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Medicolegal opinions assessing the ability to undergo imprisonment vs. capacity of the Prison Health
Service facilities
Jurek T, Bujak M, Szostak M, Swiatek B.
Arch Med Sadowej Kryminol. 2008 Jan-Mar;58(1):49-54
Abstract
 
The effect of psychotherapy on self-awareness in incarcerated and nonincarcerated alcoholics:
a pilot study.
Slaski S, Zylicz PO.  
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2006 Oct;50(5):559-69.
 Abstract

Burnout, health and health behavior in teachers employed in correction institutions
Pyzalski J.
Med Pr. 2002;53(6):495-9.
 Abstract

Portugal
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A survey of HIV and HCV among female prison inmates in Portugal.
Barros H, Ramos E, Lucas R. 
Cent Eur J Public Health. 2008 Sep;16(3):116-20
 Abstract

Association of Trichomonas vaginalis with sociodemographic factors and other STDs
among female inmates in Lisbon.
Garcia A, Exposto F, Prieto E, Lopes M, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Sep;15(9):615-8
 Abstract
 
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