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Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes among Incarcerated Women in Canada: A Scoping Review
(SAGE, 2021-01-28)
Background
Women are the fastest growing population in Canadian prisons. Incarceration can limit access to essential health services, increase health risks and disrupt treatment and supports. Despite legal requirements ...
Invisible women: correctional facilities for women across Canada and proximity to maternity services
(Emerald, 2020-12-04)
This paper aims to describe the process to create an inventory of the facilities in Canada designated to incarcerate women and girls, health service responsibility by facility, facility proximity to hospitals with maternity ...
Navigating a Sea of Disasters: A Discourse Analysis of Women’s Experiences with Child Protection Services.
(MDPI, 2021-11-15)
Abstract: Background: The postpartum period is often portrayed as a blissful, calm and loving time
when mothers, partners and family members bond with their newborn babies. However, this time
may be experienced quite ...
Second Opinions: Negotiating Agency in Online Mothering Forums
(SAGE, 2020-08-06)
Study background: Online forums and other virtual communities are an increasing source of postpartum support and information for first-time mothers. However, there is little evidence about how new mothers in Canada access ...
Mother-Child Programs for Incarcerated Mothers and Children and Associated Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review
(Longwoods, 2020-03)
Background: Increasing incarceration of women disrupts fertility, family formation, parenting and mother-child relationships. It is common in many jurisdictions, including Canada, to mitigate the harm of separation from ...