Almoayad, Fatmah; Benajiba, Nada; Earle, Johanna; Aboul-Enein, Basil H; Sidhu, Amrita; Sajja, Anusha; Dodge, Elizabeth; (2023) A Scoping Review of Nutrition Education Interventions Applied in Prison Settings. Current nutrition reports, 12 (4). pp. 845-863. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-023-00497-6
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Over 11 million individuals are incarcerated globally, facing health challenges such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, possibly exacerbated by prison diets. The objective of this scoping review is to explore the various available types of nutrition education interventions that currently exist in the literature applied in prison settings. RECENT FINDINGS: Utilizing the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, 19 databases were searched for studies on nutrition interventions in prisons from 2000 to May 2023, guided by the "PICO" structure. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles in five languages from peer-reviewed journals focusing solely on nutrition education interventions. Rayyan QCRI software was utilized for screening and data extraction. Fifteen international studies were analyzed, covering various countries and targeting different populations in prisons. Interventions varied from nutrition education to comprehensive health programs. The outcomes were inconsistent, with some showing health improvements and others encountering challenges. Few utilized established theoretical frameworks, indicating a research gap. The range of interventions highlights the potential complexity of nutrition education interventions within prisons. Implementing recognized theoretical frameworks may enhance effectiveness. The diverse outcomes highlight the challenges in creating impactful programs, emphasizing foundational issues. Recommendations focus on rigorous research designs and understanding prison-specific complexities. Nutrition education interventions in incarcerated settings present varied results, emphasizing the need for well-structured, theoretically grounded, and carefully evaluated programs. Future strategies should recognize the multifaceted nature of correctional facilities, aiming for holistic approaches to improve health in prisons.
Item Type | Article |
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Faculty and Department | Faculty of Public Health and Policy > Dept of Global Health and Development |
PubMed ID | 37796393 |
Elements ID | 209746 |
Official URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-0... |
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