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The Importance of Prisons in Achieving Hepatitis C Elimination: Insights from the Australian Experience

Viruses, 2022
Following the availability of highly effective direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) to treat hepatitis C infection, the uptake of treatment by people living with hepatitis C rose dramatically in high- and middle-income countries but has since declined.
Rebecca J. Winter, Jacinta A. Holmes, Timothy J. Papaluca, Alexander J. Thompson   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health Outcomes for Clients of Needle and Syringe Programs in Prisons

Epidemiologic Reviews, 2018
High levels of drug dependence have been observed in the prison population globally, and the sharing of injecting drug equipment in prisons has contributed to higher prevalence of bloodborne diseases in prisoners than in the general population.
J. Lazarus, K. Safreed-Harmon, Kristina L. Hetherington, Daniel J. Bromberg, De Ocampo, Niels Graf, A. Dichtl, Heino Stöver, H. Wolff   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Unveiling Bias: The Impact of Male Rape Myths and Stereotypes on Juror Verdicts in Male‐on‐Male Rape Trials

Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examined how male rape myths, racial/ethnicity biases, and sexuality stereotypes influence verdicts in male‐on‐male rape trials—an area that is currently under‐researched. A sample of 463 participants read a mock rape trial, where both the defendant and complainant were male, with defendant ethnicity (White, Black, Asian) and ...
Lee J. Curley, B. Kennath Widanaralalage, Dominic Willmott, Joanna Ermenkova   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacterium Exopolysaccharide, Biological, and Nutritional Evaluation of Probiotic Formulated Fermented Coconut Beverage

International Journal of Food Science
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs), produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB), play a crucial role in enhancing the texture and stability of yoghurt by forming a protective matrix that helps to maintain its rheological and sensory characteristics.
Bukola Christianah Adebayo-Tayo, Bukola Rachael Ogundele, Oladeji Aderibigbe Ajani, Olusola Ademola Olaniyi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimized Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice: A Comparison of Machine Learning and Manual Scoring Approaches

Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As correctional jurisdictions and risk instrument developers look to optimize scoring for specific population needs, an open question remains ‐ which method is optimal. Popular scoring methods range from manual simple scoring approaches (e.g., Burgess) to more complex machine learning algorithms (e.g., random forests).
Danielle J. Rieger, Ralph C. Serin, Shelley L. Brown   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Prisons, England, 2020

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2021
Using laboratory data and a novel address matching methodology, we identified 734 cases of coronavirus disease in 88 prisons in England during March 16–October 12, 2020. An additional 412 cases were identified in prison staff and household members.
Wendy M. Rice, Dimple Y. Chudasama, James Lewis, Francis Senyah, Isaac Florence, Simon Thelwall, Lisa Glaser, Maciej Czachorowski, Emma Plugge, Hilary Kirkbride, Gavin Dabrera, Theresa Lamagni   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Sexual Recidivism Rates of Women Are Still Low: An Updated Meta‐Analysis

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Compared to men, women are less likely to sexual offend. Previous reviews found low rates of sexual recidivism among women. The last published meta‐analysis was based on studies from before 2010. Aims Conduct an updated meta‐analysis of the sexual recidivism rates of women returned to the community.
R. Karl Hanson, Franca Cortoni, Jeffrey Sandler   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical Management of Problematic Sexual Arousal for People With a Sexual Conviction in England and Wales: Challenges, Learning and Progress

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background In England and Wales, the primary treatments for individuals convicted of sexual offences are psychological. However, medication to manage problematic sexual arousal (MMPSA) is gaining importance as an alternative. This article reviews the current evidence surrounding the MMPSA approach.
Belinda Winder, D. Grubin, M. Underwood, Z. Antoniadis, M. Carvalheiro, E. Marshall, C. Norman, R. Bourne, A. Kaul   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Resilience Practices and Post‐Traumatic Growth Among Sudanese IDPs

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this paper we examine the resilience of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan who have endured various forms of suffering resulting from being targeted or trapped by militants involved in large‐scale violence. Upon escaping the conflict zones, the civilians exhibit strength, adaptability, and wisdom in the face of various threats to ...
Karina Korostelina, Daniel Rothbart, Beltina Gjeloshi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prisoner's science

mBio
ABSTRACT Decisions involving cooperation or competition are common in science. Here, we consider three situations frequently encountered in the biomedical sciences, namely, establishing priority, sharing reagents, and selecting a journal for publication, through the lens of the prisoner's dilemma.
Arturo Casadevall, Ferric Fang
openaire   +3 more sources