Medication use and knowledge in a sample of Indigenous and non-Indigenous prisoners.

Conclusions and Implications: Around half prisoners are taking medications in prison, but most have poor knowledge of what these medications are. Medication knowledge is associated with better adherence and may contribute to improved health outcomes post-release. Changes to prescribing and dispensing practices in prison may improve medication knowledge and health outcomes in this profoundly marginalised group.
PMID: 24690052 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Carroll M, Kinner SA, Heffernan EB Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research