Burden of depression and its predictors among prisoners in a central jail of Odisha, India

Burden of depression and its predictors among prisoners in a central jail of Odisha, India

Background: Mental illness disproportionately affects the physical, psychological, and social well-being of prisoners worldwide at a far higher rate than the general population. Depression is one of the common mental illnesses. However, in low- and middle-income countries, relatively little research...

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Published in:Indian journal of psychiatry Vol. 64; no. 3; pp. 295 - 300
Main Authors: Tripathy, Snehasish, Behera, Deepanjali, Negi, Sapna, Tripathy, Ipsita, Behera, Manas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Mysore Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-05-2022
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Subjects:
Data collection
Education
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental illness
Original
Prisoners
Prisons
Social interactions
Statistical analysis
Statistical sampling
Ethiopia
India
living environment
social support
Depression
prisoners
jail
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Summary:Background: Mental illness disproportionately affects the physical, psychological, and social well-being of prisoners worldwide at a far higher rate than the general population. Depression is one of the common mental illnesses. However, in low- and middle-income countries, relatively little research has been undertaken to assess the prevalence and the factors that contribute to depression among prisoners. Aim: This paper aims to assess the burden and predictors of depression among male inmates in a central jail in Odisha. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among male prisoners in one of the central jails of Odisha. A total of 146 samples were selected using a random sampling method and 105 completed the interview. The socio-demographic characteristics and PHQ-9 scale were used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied for data analysis. Result: In the overall study sample, 25.7% of inmates were diagnosed with moderately severe depression, and 27.6% were diagnosed with severe depression. Binary logistic regression showed that higher education, being accused of a crime, and having low social support are all significant predictors of depression in prisoners. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the significance of understanding the role of social support in prison and assisting policymakers in developing policies that make it more inmate-oriented, resulting in increased prisoner mental well-being and health.
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ISSN:0019-5545
1998-3794
DOI:10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_668_21