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- The study investigates the relationship between head injury (HI) and offending behavior, psychological well-being, and cognitive abilities in female prisoners in the UK, specifically focusing on those with a significant HI and loss of consciousness (LOC).
- It compares two groups: female prisoners with a HI and LOC lasting over ten minutes (10 participants) and those without such a HI (41 participants), using clinical questionnaires and cognitive assessments to measure differences.
- Findings suggest that domestic abuse is a common cause of HI in these women, and though those with HI have a history of more violent offenses and imprisonment, there were no significant differences in psychological or cognitive functioning between the two groups; emphasizing the need for tailored interventions that address trauma and HI.
Article Abstract
: To investigate the characteristics of head injury (HI) and its association with offending behaviour, psychological and neurobehavioral functioning, and cognitive performance in female prisoners.: Using a cross-sectional design, female prisoners in the UK reporting a HI with a loss of consciousness (LOC) over ten minutes (n = 10) were compared with a group without a HI with LOC over ten minutes (n = 41) across a range of measures; including scores on standardized clinical questionnaires and performance-based cognitive assessments. Semi-structured clinical interviews assessed HI and forensic history, with forensic history triangulated against the prison database.: Domestic abuse was the most frequently reported cause of HI. The HI with LOC group had been to prison a greater number of times and had committed a greater number violent offences. No significant difference was found on self-reported psychological and neurobehavioral measures, or between the groups' cognitive functioning on neuropsychological tests.: Psychosocial factors such as trauma may contribute to higher rates of violent offending and imprisonment in those with a HI with LOC. Domestic abuse is an important factor in HI amongst female prisoners. Forensic screening and interventions need to be designed, adapted and evaluated with consideration of trauma and HI.
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