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Table 2 JUSTICE Study data collection elements measurements

From: A prospective cohort study examining exposure to incarceration and cardiovascular disease (Justice-Involved Individuals Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology – JUSTICE study): a protocol paper

Domain

Components/method of assessment

When Assessed

Purpose

Demographic

Age, sex, race, ethnicity, level of education

BL

Covariates

Clinical

 Blood pressure

Physical examination

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Outcome

 Height

Physical examination

BL

Outcome

 Weight

Physical examination

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Outcome

 Lipid panel

Point of care blood test

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Outcome

 Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

Point of care blood test

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Outcome

Psychosocial factors

 Incarceration-related Correctional Policies

Exposure to solitary confinement, security level, co-payments for healthcare, civil-legal needs [36]

BL, and if re-incarcerated

Predictor

 Incarceration-related Post-release policies

Self-reported barriers to housing, food stamp, licensure bans

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Predictor

 Self-efficacy

General Self Efficacy Scale [37]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Possible Mediator

 Psychosocial stress

Perceived Stress Scale [38], Cumulative Adversity Interview [39]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Possible Mediator

 Discrimination

Everyday Discrimination Scale [40]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Autonomy and social support

Psychological Well-being scale [41], Personal wellbeing index [42], Cantril’s ladder [43]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD symptom scale [44]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Depression

Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale [45]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Recidivism

Readmission into CT DOC

Weekly– from CT DOC

Covariate

Behavioral factors

 Physical activity

CARDIA self-report physical activity questionnaire [46]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Diet

Eating at America's Table (EATS) "All Day Screener" [47]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Smoking status

Lifetime smoking history, Current smoking history

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Substance use disorder

Addiction Severity Index, AUDIT, Rapid urine toxicology [48]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

Medical factors

 Primary Care Utilization

Medical records from CT DOC and Yale New Haven Health

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

 Medication Adherence

Pharmacy records from CT DOC/CMHC and Electronic Health Record, Morisky adherence [49]

BL, 6 and 12 months after release

Covariate

  1. BL Baseline, CT DOC Connecticut Department of Corrections, YNHH Yale-New Haven Health, CMHC Connecticut Mental Health Center.