Staton Michele, Bunting Amanda M, Pike Erika, Stevens-Watkins Danelle
University of Kentucky.
New York University School of Medicine.
J Rural Soc Sci. 2021;36(1). Epub 2021 Jan 8.
The majority of rural Appalachian women in jail meet criteria for a drug use disorder and need treatment. Using a latent profile analysis of a random sample of rural women in Appalachian jails (N=400), the current study established groups of women based on criminal history, drug use in the commission of crimes, and role of the partner's drug use in the commission of crimes. Analysis found five distinct profiles of rural women based on involvement of criminal activities as a function of drug use severity. Results suggest that among criminally involved rural women, severity of drug use is a critical factor in the criminal career. Findings can be used to better inform treatment approaches and tailor treatment to meet the needs of this vulnerable population.
大多数被监禁在阿巴拉契亚农村地区监狱的女性符合药物使用障碍的标准，需要接受治疗。本研究对阿巴拉契亚农村地区监狱中的农村女性随机样本（N = 400）进行了潜在剖面分析，根据犯罪史、犯罪过程中的药物使用情况以及伴侣的药物使用在犯罪过程中的作用对女性进行分组。分析发现，根据吸毒严重程度与犯罪活动的关联，农村女性存在五种不同的类型。结果表明，在涉及犯罪的农村女性中，吸毒严重程度是犯罪生涯中的一个关键因素。这些发现可用于更好地为治疗方法提供信息，并根据这一弱势群体的需求调整治疗方案。
