Behind Bars Experiences Conducting Behavioral Addictions Research in a County Jail

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作者
Hickey, Kari L. [1 ]
Kerber, Cindy [2 ]
Astroth, Kim Schafer [2 ]
Kim, MyoungJin [2 ]
Schlenker, Emily [2 ]
机构
[1] No Illinois Univ, Sch Nursing & Hlth Studies, De Kalb, IL 60115 USA
[2] Illinois State Univ, Mennonite Coll Nursing, Normal, IL 61761 USA
关键词
HEALTH;
D O I
10.3928/02793695-20150923-05
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Individuals who are incarcerated experience disparities in mental health, warranting study by nurse researchers. However, nurse researchers' unfamiliarity with the jail environment may pose a barrier to conducting research with this vulnerable population. The current article presents an account of the planning and implementation needed to study perceived health and gambling behavior in county jail inmates. The challenges and rewards of research that aim to better understand the mental health issues affecting this population are also identified. Developing relationships with jail personnel and understanding the incarcerated population and their surroundings are key to conducting research in this environment.
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页码:60 / 64
页数:5
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