Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Public Health Education and Promotion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
A Comparison Of Beliefs And Attitudes About Body Image, Eating And Weight Between Incarcerated And Non-~Incarcerated Females, Anne R. Lindsay
A Comparison Of Beliefs And Attitudes About Body Image, Eating And Weight Between Incarcerated And Non-~Incarcerated Females, Anne R. Lindsay
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Abstract
Incarceration and substance abuse are two of the largest public health issues in America. While the U.S. makes up only 5% of the world’s population, it accounts for 25% of its prisoners. Incarceration affects more than 2.2 million individuals who will eventually return to their families and communities with ongoing family, social and health issues. Women in prison are a particularly vulnerable and underserved population, generally of low education and socio-economic status and although they account for a small percent of the prison population, many are mothers of young children who are likely to become incarcerated themselves. Substance abuse …