Health rights of inmates in correctional facilities in Korea as of 2016: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: This study aimed to assess the health rights of inmates in correctional facilities from the perspective of unmet needs and to explore institutional improvement plans that could yield substantial qualitative and quantitative advancements. Methods: Data on capacity and actual occupancy, external and internal medical services, the number of inmates with mental health conditions, and cell area were obtained from the Ministry of Justice. Overall, 1,057 inmates were surveyed, representing 1.84% of the total inmate population of 57,560 as of September 30, 2016. A structured questionnaire was distributed to these inmates, and upon collection, the responses were analyzed. Furthermore, a request was submitted to the Ministry of Justice to survey the status of healthcare per

SUBMITTER: Ju YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277883 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature