1324 prison suicides in 10 countries in South America: incidence, relative risks, and ecological factors
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DOI: 10.1007/s00127-020-01871-3
Abstract: Purpose Although suicide rates of prison populations and incidence factors have been reported for high-income countries, data from low- and middle-income regions are lacking. The purpose of the study was to estimate suicide rates among… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; prison populations; rates prison; suicide rates ... See more keywords
The Unhappy Mental Health Triad: Comorbid Severe Mental Illnesses, Personality Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders in Prison Populations
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00804
Abstract: Background Information on the comorbidity of mental health problems in prison populations is scarce. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of comorbidities at intake to prison between three diagnostic groups:… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; mental illnesses; severe mental; prison populations ... See more keywords
Changes in rates of psychiatric beds and prison populations in sub-Saharan Africa from 1990 to 2020
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.12.04054
Abstract: Background Psychiatric bed numbers (general, forensic, and residential) and prison populations have been considered indicators of institutionalization. The present study aimed to assess changes of those indicators across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 1990 to 2020.… read more here.
Keywords: psychiatric bed; 1990 2020; psychiatric beds; prison populations ... See more keywords