Article Summary

Article

Pelligrino, N., & Phillippi, S. (2017). Incarcerated Black Women in the Southern USA: A Narrative Review of STI and HIV Risk and Implications for Future Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, 4(1), 9-18

The peer-reviewed study addressed the HIV and STI risk among incarcerated black women.  The study reviewed incarcerated black women in the Southern United States and found that there is a high rate of sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Using narrative review from 1995 to 2015, the researchers found that the prevalence of STI/HIV transmission is high due to factors such as partner concurrency, inconsistent use of condoms, sex work, previous STI and drug use (Pelligrino, 2017).  

The researchers noted that the incarceration and health disparities among black women remain high due to the historical inequality in the provision of healthcare.  The researcher thus recommends that intervention such as the promotion of healthy relationship and enhancement of prevention skill must be integrated into incarceration facilities.  Incarceration facilities must also receive adequate funding that will enhance preventive, treatment and rehabilitation efforts among incarcerated women.

 Comparison

 Pelligrino et al. (2017) article is similar to Schechory (2011) article because both address issues related to women in incarceration.  However, the focus of the two articles differs. Schechory’s article looks at how and why women get into crime and subsequently end up in prison.  In contrast, Pelligrino’s article addresses the problems that incarcerated women face while in prison.  Pelligrino’s article addresses the problem of women already serving time in prison.  Specifically looking at incarcerated black females and their struggles with HIV and STI, the authors present recommendations to assist the women and reduce STI/HIV prevalence.  Despite the differences in focus, the two articles present analysis that can be used to help the woman. In Schechory’s article, the aim is to find the factors that trigger women to engage in crime.  In Pelligrino’s article, the aim is to ensure incarcerated women receive healthcare services, especially concerning HIV/STI.

Carolyn Morgan is the author of this paper. A senior editor at MeldaResearch.Com in research paper writing services if you need a similar paper you can place your order from Top American Writing Services.