Perspectives on preconception health among formerly incarcerated women with substance use disorders

• Published in: Journal of substance abuse treatment Vol. 131; p. 108545
• Main Authors: Bello, Jennifer K., Johnson, Alysia, Skiöld-Hanlin, Sarah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2021; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Behavior change; Change agents; Criminal justice system; Decision making; Drug addiction; Drug use; Ex-convicts; Health services; Imprisonment; Incarceration; Interviews; Motivation; Preconception health; Pregnancy; Prisoners; Substance use disorder; Substance use disorder (SUD); Treatment needs; Unwanted pregnancy; Women; Womens health; Pregnancy; Preconception health; Behavior change; Incarceration; Substance use disorder (SUD)

Women involved in the criminal justice system have high rates of substance use disorders (SUD) placing them at increased risk for unintended pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Little is known about the factors that influence the decision-making of formerly incarcerated women with SUD prior to...