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Mapping reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women: a scoping review.

  • Maryam Moridi1
  • Kolsoom Safari2
  • Mohaddeseh Gharagozloo3
  1. 1Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Nosrat st. Tohid sq., Tehran, Iran. [email protected].
  2. 2School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
  3. 3Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Nosrat st. Tohid sq., Tehran, Iran.
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Abstract

Background

The increasing female prisoner population worldwide highlights the urgent need for tailored reproductive healthcare services in correctional facilities. However, there remains a significant gap in comprehensively understanding and addressing the unique reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated reproductive-aged women.Aim

This review aimed at mapping existing literature on the reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women worldwide.Methods

This study employed a scoping review methodology following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). A thorough analysis of 25 relevant studies was conducted. Quality appraisal of included studies performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Results

The analysis yielded three prominent themes: Comprehensive Preventive Health Services, Healthcare Provision, and Maternal Health Care Continuum. These themes underscore the critical importance of addressing infection control, providing psychological support, ensuring adequate maternal care, and promoting hygiene practices within correctional settings.Conclusion

The findings of this scoping review highlight the urgent need for systemic changes in correctional healthcare policies and practices to ensure equitable access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services for incarcerated women globally. Strategic planning, collaborative coordination, and targeted interventions are essential to uphold reproductive justice and improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

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@article{moridi2026mapping,
  title = {{Mapping reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women: a scoping review.}},
  author = {Maryam Moridi and Kolsoom Safari and Mohaddeseh Gharagozloo},
  journal = {BMC public health},
  year = {2026},
  month = aug,
  doi = {10.1186/s12889-026-28867-z},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42958139},
  note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Mapping reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women: a scoping review.
AU  - Maryam Moridi
AU  - Kolsoom Safari
AU  - Mohaddeseh Gharagozloo
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/08/03
JO  - BMC public health
DO  - 10.1186/s12889-026-28867-z
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42958139
AB  - Background  The increasing female prisoner population worldwide highlights the urgent need for tailored reproductive healthcare services in correctional facilities. However, there remains a significant gap in comprehensively understanding and addressing the unique reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated reproductive-aged women.Aim  This review aimed at mapping existing literature on the reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women worldwide.Methods  This study employed a scoping review methodology following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). A thorough analysis of 25 relevant studies was conducted. Quality appraisal of included studies performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Results  The analysis yielded three prominent themes: Comprehensive Preventive Health Services, Healthcare Provision, and Maternal Health Care Continuum. These themes underscore the critical importance of addressing infection control, providing psychological support, ensuring adequate maternal care, and promoting hygiene practices within correctional settings.Conclusion  The findings of this scoping review highlight the urgent need for systemic changes in correctional healthcare policies and practices to ensure equitable access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services for incarcerated women globally. Strategic planning, collaborative coordination, and targeted interventions are essential to uphold reproductive justice and improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
SN  - 1471-2458
ER  -