Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence.
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Authors
Donohue, Gráinne
McCann, Edward
Brown, Michael
Issue Date
2021-09-03
Type
Journal Article
Review
Systematic Review
Review
Systematic Review
Language
en
Keywords
LGBTQ , experiences , mental health , prisons , psychosocial , qualitative evidence , supports , systematic review
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Abstract
People who identify as LGBTQ+ and are in prison often experience many additional challenges. Once in prison, there is systemic discrimination against imprisoned LGBTQ+ people and a lack of understanding and concern regarding their care, treatment and support needs. While there is growing interest in their protection and that of other vulnerable populations in prison settings, little is known about their views and experiences regarding their distinct psychosocial needs. The aim of this systematic review is to critically evaluate and synthesize the existing research evidence relating to the unique psychological and social experiences of LGBTQ+ people in prison and identify aspects that may help or hinder access to appropriate psychosocial interventions and supports. The PRISMA procedure was utilized. A search of relevant databases from January 2010 to March 2021 was undertaken. Studies were identified that involved LGBTQ+ people, and addressed their views and experiences regarding their psychosocial needs whilst in prison. The search yielded 858 papers in total. Following the application of rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria a total of 12 papers were considered suitable for the systematic review. Quality was assessed using the CASP instrument. Following analysis, three themes were identified: (i) interpersonal factors (ii) intrapersonal factors and (iii) institutional factors. The policy, education and practice development implications are highlighted and discussed. Future research opportunities have been identified that will add significantly to the body of evidence that may further the development of appropriate health interventions and supports specific to the LGBTQ+ population in prison.
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Citation
Donohue, G., McCann, E., & Brown, M. (2021). Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(17), 9335. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179335
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License
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
Volume
18
Issue
17
PubMed ID
DOI
10.3390/ijerph18179335
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10.1016/j.cpr.2018.03.003
10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.09.016
10.1177/0743558414557625
10.2105/AJPH.2016.303576
10.1177/1078345814541533
10.1177/0306624X15603745
10.1186/s13643-020-01542-z
10.1089/lgbt.2015.0050
10.1080/0966369X.2020.1781795
10.1080/13691058.2019.1668963
10.1089/trgh.2017.0046
10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113735
10.1111/lsi.12193
10.1080/00918369.2016.1194093
10.1177/1363460716652828
10.1177/0891243213499446
10.1108/IJPH-02-2017-0011
10.1080/0966369X.2014.969685
10.1080/10999940903088309
10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60169-0
10.1080/26895269.2020.1772937
10.4102/hsag.v26i0.1487
10.1177/0020731419885093
10.1080/1478601X.2020.1786281
10.1177/0032885519837237
10.1108/IJPH-08-2016-0046
10.1108/IJPH-10-2020-0083
ISSN
1660-4601