Maternal Health Interventions and Incarcerated Women: A Systematic Review
Abstract
The rate of incarceration of women in the United States is higher than that of almost any other country in the world (Prison Policy Initiative). Maternal healthcare is not standardized in carceral settings. How does access to health information during pregnancy and childbirth improve outcomes and access to care for pregnant people who are incarcerated? The purpose of this study is to determine what maternal health programs and services are available to incarcerated women and determine how well they improve maternal health outcomes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint