Posttraumatic stress disorder in incarcerated women: A call for evidence-based treatment.

The majority of women who enter the criminal justice system, most of whom are poor and women of color, have suffered from significant lifetime trauma exposure that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is essential to identify the prevalence of PTSD among this population in order to identify treatment needs. Most studies on PTSD among incarcerated women have focused on PTSD in jailed populations, including women awaiting trial.

Factors contributing to poor physical health in incarcerated women.

Prisons have become the primary health care provider for some of the poorest and sickest women in the United States. By virtue of both biological sex and gender, incarcerated women have health needs different from those of their male counterparts. The purpose of this qualitative investigation was to understand better women's perceptions of how prison has affected their physical health.

The impact of incarceration on women's mental health: responses from women in a maximum-security prison.

Many women enter prison with significant mental health conditions. Without appropriate intervention during incarceration, there is the potential for these conditions to worsen during confinement. As a result, women, most of whom will eventually be released from prison, might return to their families and communities with even more complex mental health needs.

Polypoid angiomyofibroblastoma: a case report and review of the literature.

A case of a polypoid angiomyofibroblastoma of the distal anterior vaginal vault in a 56-year-old woman is presented. Clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical features of this entity are discussed, along with the differential diagnosis and a review of the literature.