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Published in: Journal of Urban Health 4/2014

01-08-2014

Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Incarcerated Men

Authors: Nancy Wolff, Jessica Huening, Jing Shi, B. Christopher Frueh

Published in: Journal of Urban Health | Issue 4/2014

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Abstract

Trauma exposure and trauma-related symptoms are prevalent among incarcerated men, suggesting a need for behavioral health intervention. A random sample of adult males (N = 592) residing in a single high-security prison were screened for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Trauma was a universal experience among incarcerated men. Rates of current PTSD symptoms and lifetime PTSD were significantly higher (30 to 60 %) than rates found in the general male populations (3 to 6 %). Lifetime rates of trauma and PTSD were associated with psychiatric disorders. This study suggests the need for a gender-sensitive response to trauma among incarcerated men with modification for comorbid mental disorders and type of trauma exposure. Developing gender-sensitive trauma interventions for incarcerated men and testing them is necessary to improve the behavioral health outcomes of incarcerated men who disproportionately return to urban communities.
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Metadata
Title
Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Incarcerated Men
Authors
Nancy Wolff
Jessica Huening
Jing Shi
B. Christopher Frueh
Publication date
01-08-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Urban Health / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1099-3460
Electronic ISSN: 1468-2869
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-014-9871-x

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