Michele Staton1, Gabriele Ciciurkaite2, Carrie Oser3, Martha Tillson4, Carl Leukefeld4, J Matthew Webster4, Jennifer R Havens4. 1. a Department of Behavioral Science , University of Kentucky , College of Medicine, Lexington , Kentucky , USA. 2. b Department of Sociology , Social Work and Anthropology, Utah State University , Logan , Utah , USA. 3. c Department of Sociology , University of Kentucky , Lexington , Kentucky , USA. 4. d Department of Behavioral Science, Center on Drug and Alcohol Research , University of Kentucky , Lexington , Kentucky , USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to examine drug use and incarceration history among rural Appalachian women. METHODS: This study involved random selection, screening, and interviews with rural women from local jails in Appalachia. RESULTS: Of the women randomly selected and screened, 97% met criteria for substance use intervention. Significant factors associated with incarceration history included age, education, custody status, and mental health. A significant interaction was observed between male sex partners and drug use on incarceration history. CONCLUSIONS: Study findings suggest that the drug/crime relationship among rural Appalachian women is associated with their high-risk home environment, partner relationships, and mental health. Specifically, in addition to drug use, factors such as family and child relationships, anxiety, victimization, and relationships with partners should also be considered in the trajectory of criminal careers among rural Appalachian women.
BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to examine drug use and incarceration history among rural Appalachian women. METHODS: This study involved random selection, screening, and interviews with rural women from local jails in Appalachia. RESULTS: Of the women randomly selected and screened, 97% met criteria for substance use intervention. Significant factors associated with incarceration history included age, education, custody status, and mental health. A significant interaction was observed between male sex partners and drug use on incarceration history. CONCLUSIONS: Study findings suggest that the drug/crime relationship among rural Appalachian women is associated with their high-risk home environment, partner relationships, and mental health. Specifically, in addition to drug use, factors such as family and child relationships, anxiety, victimization, and relationships with partners should also be considered in the trajectory of criminal careers among rural Appalachian women.
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