Author:

• Maria Cecília de Souza Minayo - Minayo, M.C.S - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) / Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (Ensp), Departamento de Estudos sobre Violência e Saúde (CLAVES) - <maminayo@terra.com.br> +
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6187-9301

Co-author(s):

• Adalgisa Peixoto Ribeiro - Ribeiro, A.P - Rio de Janeiro, - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) / Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (Ensp), Departamento de Estudos sobre Violência e Saúde Jorge Careli (CLAVES) - <adalpeixoto@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9415-8068

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Abstract:

We present the results of a quantitative and qualitative study on the living conditions and health of prisoners in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The goal was to produce strategic information to support the action of public officials who work in prisons. The results show that prisoners are young (average 30 years) poor, mostly black and mulatto (70.5%) have low education (only 1.5% of them have higher education) and has less than four years in prison. Among the problems that indirectly affect their health we emphasize: overcrowding (1.39 imprisoned for a vacancy), idleness (only 4.4% of them work), lack of perspective, violence and conflicting relationships. The most common physical health problems include: musculoskeletal (neck pain, back and spine (76.7%), joint dislocation (28.2%), bursitis (22.9%), sciatica (22, 1%), arthritis (15.9%), bone fracture (15.3%), problems with bone and cartilage (12.5%) and muscles and tendons injuries (15.7%); respiratory problems ( sinusitis (55.6%), allergic rhinitis (47%), chronic bronchitis (15.6%), tuberculosis (4.7%) others (11.9%), and skin diseases. Despite legal requirements which include the care of the prison health among the Universal Health System (SUS) obligations, services are scarce and inefficient and a major cause of dissatisfaction of inmates.

Keywords:

health of prisonersprison systemhealth conditions

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