On any given day, almost 11 million people globally are deprived of their liberty. In 2020, the
global female population was estimated to be 741,000, an increase of 105,000 since 2010 …

Current health care systems do not sufficiently address contributors, also known as
modifiable behavior factors, to severe mental illnesses (SMI). Instead treatment is focused …

Women are the fastest growing prison population in the United States. Women who are
incarcerated are characterized by significant mental health needs and intense societal …

The criminal justice (CJ)-involved population in the United States (US) is among the most
vulnerable to and heavily impacted by HIV [1]. HIV prevalence is three to five times higher …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common feature in the lives of incarcerated women
returning to rural communities, enhancing their risk of mental ill-health, substance use, and …

Background Women with a history of incarceration bear a disproportionate burden of
cervical disease and have special characteristics that affect their intent and/or ability to …

Background: Syndemics or synergies of cooccurring epidemics are widely studied across
health and social sciences in recent years. Methods: We conducted a meta-knowledge …

Violence against women continues to be a serious public health issue afflicting women
worldwide. The intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and intimate partner …

Women in the US continue to be affected by HIV through heterosexual contact. Sexual risk
behaviors among women have been associated with a syndemic, or a mutually reinforcing …

Background Women recently released from incarceration have increased rates of co-
occurring substance use, physical health, and mental health disorders. During re-entry, they …