We need more evidence to inform community-based health services for women, and transgender and nonbinary people who experience incarceration

Commentary on: Paynter M, Heggie C, Low C, McKibbon S, Martin-Misener R. Community-based models of health care for women, trans and nonbinary people released from prisons: An international scoping review with implications for Canada. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jul;32(13-14):3277-3294. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16464. Epub 2022 Aug 8. Implications for practice and research Women, transgender and non-binary people who experience incarceration often have complex healthcare needs and require dynamic, trauma-informed care in the community. Research is needed to understand how to address the diverse health needs of women, transgender and non-binary people leaving prison. Context On any given day, approximately 740 000 women and girls1 and an unknown number of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people are incarcerated globally. Intersecting social and structural factors impact incarceration and healthcare experiences, requiring community-based interventions that address the specific needs of women, transgender and non-binary people leaving prison....
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Women's Health and Midwifery Source Type: research