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Health Research in a Jail: Methodological Challenges

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Strict regulations are in place for conducting research with prisoners. Published studies are limited that focus on improving the health and well-being of incarcerated persons. Subsequently, institutional review boards established methods to guide researchers in conducting fair and ethical research in carceral settings. The authors of this paper discuss some of the methodological challenges that exist when conducting research with incarcerated persons. Unique methodological challenges were found during the process of conducting a research study inside a jail setting. The authors discuss challenges and provide guidance for future studies. Despite challenges, researchers can conduct studies that can benefit incarcerated persons.

Source: Nursing Science Quarterly

DOI: 10.1177/08943184221115129

Authors: Kelsey J. Pascoe, Elaine Walsh, Bruce C. Gage, Catherine Van Son

Institutions: Washington State University Vancouver, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: University of Washington