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General Reports
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Maintaining Programme Integrity: The FOR. . . A Change Programme and the Resettlement
of Ex-Prisoners.
Vanstone M.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2008 Oct 28.
Abstract
 
HIV in prisons: the London experience.
Natha M, Kegg S, Spice W, Hadfield J 
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Apr;19(4):243-5.
 Abstract
 
Childhood antecedents of serious violence in adult male offenders.
Hill J, Nathan R.  
Aggress Behav. 2008 Feb 8
Abstract
 
Interrogative suggestibility, compliance and false confessions among prisoners and their
relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.
Gudjonsson GH, Sigurdsson JF, Bragason OO, et al 
Psychol Med. 2008 Feb 14;:1-8
 Abstract
 
Increasing the uptake of hepatitis C virus testing among injecting drug users in
specialist drug treatment and prison settings by using dried blood spots for
diagnostic testing: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Hickman M, McDonald T, Judd A, et al 
 J Viral Hepat. 2007 Dec 11
Abstract
 
Exploring learning opportunities for nursing students in prison settings
Stewart W.
Nurs Stand. 2007 Sep 19-25;22(2):40-1
 Abstract
 
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 I just keep thinking I haven't got it because I'm not yellow: A qualitative study of the factors
that influence the uptake of Hepatitis C testing by prisoners.
Khaw FM, Stobbart L, Murtagh MJ.
BMC Public Health. 2007 Jun 7;7(1):98
 Paper
 
Health needs of prisoners in England and Wales: the implications for prison healthcare
of gender,age and ethnicity.
Harris F, Hek G, Condon L.
Health Soc Care Community. 2007 Jan;15(1):56-66.
 Abstract

Prisons in transition.
Liebling A  
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Sep-Oct;29(5):422-30.
 Abstract
 

  
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Politics, Policies and Prisons: A Success Story from England
J Boyington
(135 APHA)
 Abstract
Epidemiology/Disease Seroprevalence/Incidence
Studies

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

 
Outbreaks of hepatitis A in England and Wales associated with two co-circulating hepatitis
A virus strains.
Ngui SL, Granerod J, Jewes LA, et al
J Med Virol. 2008 May 6;80(7):1181-1188
Abstract
 
Sexual reconviction rates in the United Kingdom and actuarial risk estimates.
Craig LA, Browne KD, Stringer I, Hogue TE. 
Child Abuse Negl. 2008 Jan;32(1):121-38.
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis in a Yorkshire prison: case report.
Ahmed S, Newton A, Allison T.
Euro Surveill. 2007 Sep 1;12(9):E13-4
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis in London - the importance of homelessness, problem drug use
and prison.
Story A, Murad S, Verheyen M, et al
Thorax. 2007 Feb 8;
Abstract
 
Outbreak of chickenpox in a Scottish prison.
Wood R, Stevenson J.
Commun Dis Public Health. 2004 Sep;7(3):169-71
 Abstract
 
Social Climate within an Adolescent Medium-Secure Facility.
Langdon PE, Cosgrave N, Tranah T. et al  
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2004 Aug;48(4):504-15.
 Abstract
 
Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Associated Risk Factors among
Scottish Prison Inmates: A Cohort Study.
Champion JK, Taylor A, Hutchinson S, et al 
Am J Epidemiol. 2004 Mar 1;159(5):514-9.
 Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections in a young offenders institution in the UK.
David N, Tang A. Int J STD AIDS. 2003
Aug;14(8):511-3.
Abstract
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Prevalence of epilepsy in prisoners: systematic review
Fazel S, Vassos E,  Danesh J. et al.
BMJ 2002;324 1495   
Abstract
  An investigation of the potential risk of an HAV outbreak in a  prison population
following theintroduction of cases from a community outbreak.
Skidmore S, Parry JV,  Nottage P.
Commun Dis Public Health 2001 Jun;4(2):133-135
Abstract  
  Projecting severe sequelae of injection-related hepatitis C virus epidemic in the UK .
Part 1: Critical hepatitis C and injector data. 
 Bird SM, Goldberg DJ, Hutchinson SJ.
J Epidemiol Biostat 2001;6(3):243-65
 Abstract 
   
Prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C antibodies in  prisoners in
England and Wales: a national survey.  
Weild AR, Gill ON, Bennett D.
Commun Dis Public Health. 2000 Jun;3(2):84-5
 Abstract
  Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among injecting drug  users in
Glasgow 1990-1996:  are current harm reduction strategies working?
Taylor A, Goldberg D, Hutchinson S, et al.  
J Infect  2000   Mar;40(2):176-83
Abstract
  A lasting public health response to an outbreak of HIV infection ina Scottish
prison?
Goldberg D,  Taylor A, McGregor J, et al.
 Int J STD AIDS 1998 Jan;9(1):25-30
 Abstract
Prison Health Challenges/Initiatives
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  

 
Imprisoned Women's Concepts of Health and Illness: The Implications for Policy on Patient and Public
Involvement in Healthcare.
 Plugge E, Douglas N, Fitzpatrick AR.  
J Public Health Policy. 2008 Dec;29(4):424-39
 Abstract
 
Mental disorder in violent women in secure settings: Potential relevance to risk for future violence.
Logan C, Blackburn R.  
 Int J Law Psychiatry. 2008 Dec 9
 Abstract 
 
Evaluating knowledge gain from TB leaflets for prison and homeless sector staff: the National Knowledge
Service TB pilot.
Roy A, Abubakar I, Yates S, et al  
Eur J Public Health. 2008 Oct 23.
 Abstract 
 
The performance of a screening test for urgent dental treatment need in a prison population.
Buchanan KM, Milsom KM, Zoitopoulos L, et al  
Br Dent J. 2008 Oct 31.
 Abstract 
 
Maintaining Programme Integrity: The FOR. . . A Change Programme and the Resettlement of Ex-Prisoners.
Vanstone M.  
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2008 Oct 28.
 Abstract 
 
Patients, prisoners, or people? Women prisoners' experiences of primary care in prison: a qualitative study.
Plugge E, Douglas N, Fitzpatrick R. 
Br J Gen Pract. 2008 Sep;58(554):630-6.
 Abstract 
 
European Court of Human Rights rejects prisoner's plea for prison needle exchange.
Chu SK.
HIV AIDS Policy Law Rev. 2008 Jul;13(1):56-9
 Abstract 
 
Improving genitourinary medicine services in prison.
Lau R   
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Jul;19(7):431-2
 Abstract 
 
Jailhouse blues.
Norris R.
Health Serv J. 2008 Jun 19:26-8.
 
An investigation of the nature of research into dental health in prisons: a systematic review.
Walsh T, Tickle M, Milsom K, et al 
Br Dent J. 2008 Jun 28;204(12):683-9;
Abstract 
 
Commentary on: An investigation of the nature of research into dental health in prisons:
a systematic review.
Bedi R. 
Br Dent J. 2008 Jun 28;204(12):667.
Abstract 
 
Changes in male suicides in Scottish prisons: 10-year study;
Bird SM.
Br J Psychiatry. 2008 Jun;192:446-9.
Abstract 
 
Audit into blood-borne virus services in Her Majesty's Prison Service.
Murray E, Jones D.  
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 May;19(5):347-8.
 Abstract
 
Frequent complaints of testicular lumps by young prisoners.
Mohanty KC. 
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 May;19(5):332-4
 Abstract

The health needs of imprisoned female juvenile offenders: the views of the young women
prisoners and youth justice professionals.
Douglas N, Plugge E.
 Int J Prison Health. 2008 Jun;4(2):66-76.
 Abstract
 
Modelling alternative strategies for delivering hepatitis B vaccine in prisons: the impact on
the vaccination coverage of the injecting drug user population.
Sutton AJ, Gay NJ, Edmunds WJ, Gill ON. 
Epidemiol Infect. 2008 Mar 17;:1-6
 Abstract
 
Interrogative suggestibility, compliance and false confessions among prisoners and their
relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.
Gudjonsson GH, Sigurdsson JF, Bragason OO, et al 
Psychol Med. 2008 Feb 14;:1-8
Abstract
 
Different needs: Women's drug use and treatment in the UK.
Simpson M, McNulty J.
Int J Drug Policy. 2007 Dec 20|
 Abstract
 
Contribution of imitative suicide to the suicide rate in prisons.
McKenzie N, Keane M. 
Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2007 Oct;37(5):538-42
 Abstract 
 
What works in substance misuse treatments for offenders?
McMurran M. 
Crim Behav Ment Health. 2007;17(4):225-33.
 Abstract
 
Predictors of hepatitis B vaccination in women prisoners in two prisons in England.
Plugge EH, Yudkin PL, Douglas N  
J Public Health (Oxf). 2007 Sep 18;
Abstract
 
Language and communication difficulties in juvenile offenders.
Bryan K, Freer J, Furlong C.
Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2007 Sep-Oct;42(5):505-20.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis B vaccine uptake among injecting drug users in England 1998 to 2004:
is the prison vaccination programme driving recent improvements?
Hope VD, Ncube F, Hickman M, et al  
J Viral Hepat. 2007 Sep;14(9):653-6
 Abstract
 
Audit of healthcare provision for UK prisoners with suspected epilepsy.
Tittensor P, Collins J, Grünewald RA, Reuber M 
Seizure. 2007 Aug 24;
 Abstract
 
Experience of setting up a genitourinary medicine in-reach clinic in a male prison.
Sherrard J, Boss I, Law L.
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Apr;18(4):228-30.
 Abstract
 
Prison mental health inreach services.
Steel J, Thornicroft G, Birmingham L 
Br J Psychiatry. 2007 May;190:373-4.
 Abstract
 
Unhealthy prisons: exploring structural determinants of prison health.
de Viggiani N.
Sociol Health Illn. 2007 Jan;29(1):115-35.
 Abstract
 
Understanding help seeking behaviour among male offenders: qualitative interview study.
Howerton A, Byng R, Campbell J, et al 
BMJ. 2007 Jan 12
 Abstract
 
Verifiable CPD Paper: Oral health of remand prisoners in HMP Brixton, London.
Heidari E, Dickinson C, Wilson R, Fiske J. 
Br Dent J. 2007 Jan 19;
Abstract
 
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The Leeds Evaluation of Efficacy of Detoxification Study (LEEDS) prisons project pilot study:
protocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing dihydrocodeine and buprenorphine for opiate
detoxification.
Sheard L, Adams CE, Wright NM, et al 
Trials. 2007 Jan 8;8:1.
Paper
 
Prisons and health reforms in England and Wales.
Hayton P, Boyington J.
Am J Public Health. 2006 Oct;96(10):1730-3.
 Abstract
 
The association between a self-reported history of mental health problems and a history of
parasuicide in a sample of UK male prisoners.
Black D, James M, Evan R, Rogers P.
Int J Nurs Stud. 2006 Sep 21;
Abstract
 
Natural deaths in male prisoners: a 20-year mortality study.
Fazel S, Benning R.
J Public Health. 2006 Aug;16(4):441-4.
 Abstract
 
Screening for viral hepatitis among male non-drug-abuse prisoners.
Liao KF, Lai SW, Chang WL, Hsu NY.
Scand J Gastroenterol. 2006 Aug;41(8):969-73.
 Abstract
 
Persistence of drug use during imprisonment: relationship of drug type, recency of use and
severity of dependence to use of heroin, cocaine and amphetamine in prison.
Strang J, Gossop M, Heuston J, et al
Addiction. 2006 Aug;101(8):1125-32
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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Estimating the cost-effectiveness of detecting cases of chronic hepatitis C infection on
reception into prison.
Sutton AJ, Edmunds WJ, Gill ON.
BMC Public Health. 2006 Jun 27;6(1):170
 Paper
 
Attitude to personality disorder among prison officers working in a dangerous and severe personality
disorder unit.
Bowers L, Carr-Walker P, Allan T, et a    
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jun 7;
Abstract
 
An ecological study of factors associated with rates of self-inflicted death in prisons in
England and Wales.
Leese M, Thomas S, Snow L.  
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jun 13;
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Estimating the cost-effectiveness of detecting cases of chronic hepatitis C infection on
reception into prison.
Sutton AJ, Edmunds WJ, Gill ON.  
BMC Public Health. 2006 Jun 27;6(1):170
 Paper
 
Prisons in transition.
Alison Liebling UK  .
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jun 23;
Abstract
 
Attitude to personality disorder among prison officers working in a dangerous and severe
personality disorder unit.
Bowers L, Carr-Walker P, Allan T, et al 
 Int J Law Psychiatry. 2006 Jun 7;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Mental health consultations in a prison population: a descriptive study.
Kjelsberg E, Hartvig P, Bowitz H, et al 
BMC Psychiatry. 2006 Jun 7;6(1):27
 Paper
 
Modelling the hepatitis B vaccination programme in prisons.
Sutton AJ, Gay NJ, Edmunds WJ, et al  
Epidemiol Infect. 2006 Apr;134(2):231-42.
Abstract

Rates of mental disorder in people convicted of homicide. National clinical survey.
Shaw J, Hunt IM, Flynn S,et al
Br J Psychiatry. 2006 Feb;188:143-7.
 Abstract
 

Substance abuse and dependence in prisoners: a systematic review.
Fazel S, Bains P, Doll H. 
Addiction. 2006 Feb;101(2):181-91.
 Abstract

Natural deaths in male prisoners: a 20-year mortality study.
Fazel S, Benning R.  
Eur J Public Health. 2006 Jan 23;
 Abstract
 
Public health, health promotion and the health of people in prison.
Condon L, Hek G, Harris F.
Community Pract. 2006 Jan;79(1):19-22.
Abstract
 
Suicides in male prisoners in England and Wales, 1978-2003.
Fazel S, Benning R, Danesh J.
Lancet. 2005 Oct 8;366(9493):1301-2.
Abstract
 
Dental health of prisoners in the north west of England in 2000: literature review and
dental health survey results.
Jones CM, Woods K, Neville J, Whittle JG. 
Community Dent Health. 2005 Jun;22(2):113-7.
 Abstract
 
Patterns of illicit drug use of prisoners in police custody in London, UK.
Payne-James JJ, Wall IJ, Bailey C.
J Clin Forensic Med. 2005 Jun 8;
Abstract
 
Case-controlled study of patients with self-inflicted burns.
Horrner BM, Ahmadi H, Mulholland R, et al
Burns. 2005 Jun;31(4):471-5.
 Abstract
 
Psychosis in the Community and in Prisons: A Report From the British National Survey of
Psychiatric Morbidity.
Brugha T, Singleton N, Meltzer H, et al  
Am J Psychiatry. 2005 Apr;162(4):774-780.
 Abstract
 
Suicide by hanging: multicentre study based on coroners' records in England.
Bennewith O, Gunnell D, Kapur N, et al 
Br J Psychiatry. 2005 Mar;186:260-1.
Abstract
 
The development and evaluation of a telepsychiatry service for prisoners.
Leonard S.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2004 Aug;11(4):461-8.
 Abstract
 
Suicide by prisoners: National clinical survey.
Shaw J, Baker D, Hunt IM, et al  
Br J Psychiatry. 2004 Mar;184:263-7.
 Abstract

Prison health care: a review of the literature.
Watson R, Stimpson A, Hostick T.  
Int J Nurs Stud. 2004 Feb;41(2):119-28.
 Abstract

Evaluation of a prison outreach clinic for the diagnosis and prevention of hepatitis C:
implications for the national strategy.
Skipper C, Guy JM, Parkes J, et al 
Gut. 2003 Oct;52(10):1500-1504.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Influence of environmental factors on mental health within prisons: focus group study
Nurse J, Woodcock P, Ormsby J 
BMJ 2003;327 480-0
 Paper

Providing treatment to prisoners with mental disorders: development of a policy.
Selective literature review and expert consultation exercise.
 Earthrowl M, O'Grady J, Birmingham L.
 Br J Psychiatry 2003 Apr;182:299-302
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Issues in the management of prisoners infected with HIV-1: the King's College
Hospital HIV prison service retrospective cohort study.
Edwards S,Tenant-Flowers M, Buggy J, Horne P, et al.
BMJ 2001 Feb 17;322(7283):398-9
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          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
 
Addressing blood-borne viruses in UK prisons
Jack D., Azad Y., Valette D., Edgar K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Breaking into prisons: access to information and education
A M Balkin, T A Barnes, C D Adams, S D Purdon
(15IAC)
 Abstract
Discharge Planning
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prisoners' Positive Illusions of Their Post-Release Success.
Dhami MK, Mandel DR, Loewenstein G, Ayton P.   
Law Hum Behav. 2006 Sep 12;
 Abstract

Male drugs-related deaths in the fortnight after release from prison: Scotland,
1996-99.
Bird SM, Hutchinson SJ.
Addiction 2003 Feb;98(2):185-90
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