An exploratory study of mental health and HIV risk behavior among drug-using rural women in jail.

摘要: OBJECTIVE Rural women, particularly those in the criminal justice system, are at risk for HIV related to increasing prevalence of injection drug use as well limited services. Research on correlates, including and mental health, has primarily focused urban women incarcerated prisons. The purpose this exploratory study is examine dual by 3 different health problems (depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]) among drug-using rural jails. METHOD This involved random selection, screening, face-to-face interviews with 136 1 Appalachian state. Analyses relationship between risk. RESULTS Nearly 80% self-reported symptoms depression, more than 60% endorsed consistent anxiety PTSD symptoms. Mental significantly correlated severity certain types use, risky sexual activity. In addition, experiencing PTSD, moderated CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Based these rates problems, emergence Appalachia, need explore relationships issues vulnerable understudied populations, such critical. Because service limitations communities, venues jails provide opportune settings assessment, intervention education prevention. (PsycINFO Database Record