The Health Problems and Health care Needs of prisoners in Khon Kean Correctional Institution for drug addicts Muang Distric Khon kaen Provinc

Abstract

A study on health problems and health care needs of inmates in the Khon kaen Correctional institution for drug addicts was a survey study (Survey research) to study health problems Health care needs of prisoners, and Health services Male inmates have a duration of imprisonment for up to 10 years and live in crowded areas, according to the Khon kaen Correctional institution for drug addicts 's standard, serving only 385 inmates, but there are 1,083 inmates, roughly three times the standard. Before entering the Khon kaen Correctional institution for drug addicts, 4.81 percent of which were chronic diseases, most of them had diabetes. In the case of hypertension, asthma, and 6.83 percent of prisoners were in prison, 0.40 percent of them had tuberculosis, while 53.01 percent of other inmates were found in prison.81.06 percent of those with respiratory illnesses Followed by a musculoskeletal system, 43.94%, skin disease 41.67%, headache due to stress 32.58%. Health-promoting health care needs Disease prevention In the field of disease treatment The average score was 3.38-3.60, high level. Knowledge training on medical treatment. First Aid Average score of 3.15 Medium level Separate room for communicable patients Mean score 3.76 High level,On drugs and medical supplies, the average score of 3.74 on a high level, with 2 professional nurses taking care of 1 to 542 people, while the severely ill inmates were sent to Khon kaen Correctional institution for drug addicts staff for treatment at Khon Kaen Hospital.