Social network dynamics of tobacco smoking and alcohol use among persons involved with the criminal legal system (PCLS): A modeling study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco smoking and alcohol use contribute to a synergy of epidemics (a "syndemic") that disproportionately affects persons involved with the criminal legal system (PCLS) and their social networks. An improved understanding of the complex interrelationships among the factors of the incarceration-tobacco-alcohol syndemic is essential to develop effective reform policies and interventions. However, collecting empirical data on these interrelationships is often hampered due to logistical and ethical challenges.

Methods

We developed an agent-based network model (ABNM) to simulate the effects of the incarceration-tobacco-alcohol syndemic in the state of Rhode Island, USA. The model was validated and calibrated using empirical survey and demographic data. Outcomes inclu

SUBMITTER: Khanna AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649028 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature