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Articles by Clare Heggie
A cross-sectional survey of reproductive, gynecological, and breast health histories and status among people in a provincial prison for women in British Columbia
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Heggie C, Paynter M, McLeod A, Liauw J, Edwards R, Kouyoumdjian F (2026) A cross-sectional survey of reproductive, gynecological, and breast health histories and status among people in a provincial prison for women in British Columbia. PLoS One 21(1): e0339669. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339669 Editor: Andrea K.
Abortion and contraception for incarcerated people: A scoping review
PLOS ONE, Mar 2023 This is a preview of a remote PDF: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281481&type=printable Martha Paynter, Paula Pinzón Hernández, Clare Heggie, Shelley McKibbon, Sarah Munro. , PLOS ONE, 2023, Volume 18, Issue 3, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281481
Community‐based models of health care for women, trans and nonbinary people released from prisons: An international scoping review with implications for Canada
PDF ShareShare Abstract Aims and Objectives To illustrate the scope of different types of transitional, community-based health interventions for formerly incarcerated women, trans and nonbinary people, the eligibility criteria for these interventions, and associated health outcomes. Background Meeting the health needs of formerly incarcerated people in community, rather than through the criminal justice system, may prevent further experiences of criminalization.
Ontario’s punitive welfare system
In Krys Maki’s book Ineligible: Single Mothers Under Welfare Surveillance, Diane, a single mother, describes being questioned by her caseworker about why her rent was so high for someone living on welfare. When asked how she could afford the rent, Diane answered: “Most days I go without. I starve, okay? I exhaust food banks.” Certain that she must be getting funds elsewhere, her caseworker flagged her for welfare fraud investigation.
Maternal incarceration in a provincial prison in Canada: A qualitative study
Aims To explore the experiences of provincially incarcerated mothers in Nova Scotia, Canada; and to make recommendations with respect to improving the experiences of mothers facing criminalization and their children. Design This qualitative study is rooted in feminist standpoint theory, community-based research methodologies and prison abolition. Methods Mothers who were currently or previously incarcerated were recruited by community partners.
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