Publications by authors named "Samuel Gagnon"
The nutritional content of food in carceral institutions is important because it influences weight gain and health during incarceration. This systematic review assessed the available quantitative data and nutritional analyses of food in carceral institutions. Methodology is based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement with four phases (identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrison food and the carceral experience: a systematic review.
Int J Prison Health (2024)
February 2024
Purpose: This study aims to focus on studies that qualitatively explore prison food experience. The goal is to elaborate a framework to better understand how prison food shapes the worldwide carceral experience.
Design/methodology/approach: This systematic literature review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement.
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- * Out of 1061 participants aged 65 and older, 5.1% reported experiencing elder abuse, with various factors such as being female, financial difficulties, and existing mental health issues identified as significant predictors.
- * The findings suggest that ED professionals should be more vigilant in screening for elder abuse due to its notable prevalence and the associated risks to the health and safety of older adults.