Title

Women's Perceptions of Health Care in Prison

Publication Date

5-1-2000

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Fifteen female inmates' perceptions of medical care and the manner in which treatment is provided are explored through individual interviews in a state prison. The women did not hold exclusively negative or positive views about the care and treatment they received; however, the predominant view was negative. Examples of inadequate medical care are described by 14 of the 15 women. Nonempathetic treatment, such as being treated as if undeserving of care, is described by all 15. Examples of adequate medical care and empathetic treatment are offered as well, and the overlap between positive and negative perceptions of care is explored.

Publication Title

Health Care for Women International

Volume

21

Issue

3

First Page

219

Last Page

234

DOI

10.1080/073993300245276

Publisher Policy

pre-print, post-print

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