Mental health problems and suicidal expressions among young male prisoners in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

Pat, Puthy; Sundberg, Linda Richter; Jegannathan, Bhoomikumar; Edin, Kerstin; Sebastián, Miguel San

doi:10.1080/16549716.2021.1985229

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“…Contrarily, the prevalence of suicidal ideation in this study was higher than in the two studies that were previously conducted in Ethiopia: 8.04% in Addis Abba Correction Centre [ 34 ] and 16.6% in Jimma Correctional Institution [ 35 ] and other studies done in Cambodia (7%) [ 36 ], Chicago (10%) [ 21 ], USA (9.4%, 15.1%) [ 37 , 38 ], New South Wales, Australia (16%) [ 39 ], Taiwan (12.5%) [ 40 ] and Colombia (14.9%) [ 41 ]. The possible reason for the observed difference might be assessment tool differences.…”

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Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Fentahun,

Wondie,

Melkam

et al. 2024

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Background Suicide is a prominent source of harm and death globally, and it is the leading cause of premature death among prisoners. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was performed from May 23 to June 22, 2022. After proportional allocation to the three correctional institutions, a total of 788 study participants were randomly recruited. The World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was used to evaluate suicide ideation and attempt. To determine factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt, multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted. At a 95% confidence interval (CI) of P-value <0.05, statistical significance was declared. Results The prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt among prisoners was 23.6% and 10.7%, with 95% CI (20.76, 26.70) and (8.68, 13.02), respectively. Female sex (AOR = 2.38, 95% CI: 1.12, 5.05), family history of mental illness (AOR = 3.09, 95% CI: 1.93, 4.88), depression (AOR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.43, 2.98), poor social support (AOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.56, 4.85) and previous incarceration (AOR = 1.84, 95% CI: 1.18, 2.86) were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. However, being single (AOR = 2.58, 95% CI: 1.47, 4.54), family history of suicide (AOR = 2.43, 95% CI: 1.18, 5.01), depression (AOR = 2.62, 95% CI: 1.59, 4.31) and previous imprisonments (AOR = 2.11, 95% CI: 1.20, 3.69) were associated with suicidal attempt. Conclusions The prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt among prisoners were found to be high. Therefore, the findings of this study recommend that early detection and design of prison mental health services should be delivered to develop mental health care, prevention, and intervention programs for incarcerated people to improve suicidal behavior in prison.

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Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Fentahun,

Wondie,

Melkam

et al. 2024

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“…The results will thus be shared through national-level consultative workshops with planners and policymakers, enabling the voice of the young prisoners to be heard to promote reform and development of prison mental health services. The survey data were analysed using multivariable regression analysis and have been published in a peer-reviewed journal [ 23 ], while the FGD data were analysed using thematic analysis [ 24 ]. The write-up of this study is underway.…”

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Conducting research with young people at the margins – lessons learnt and shared through case studies in Cambodia, India, Sweden and Zambia

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Building on the value of engaging with and enabling the participation of marginalised young people in research, the aim of this article was to profile practical and procedural issues faced when conducting studies with young people who experience some form of marginalisation. Drawing on observations and research experiences from four diverse case studies involving young people who were either imprisoned in Cambodia, living in informal urban communities in North India, residing in rural northern Sweden or attending school in rural Zambia, learnings were identified under three thematic areas. Firstly, a need exists to develop trusting relationships with stakeholders, and especially the participating young people, through multiple interactions. Secondly, the value of research methods that are creative and context sensitive are required to make the process equitable and meaningful for young people. Thirdly, it is important to flatten power relations between adults and young people, researchers and the researched, to maximise participation. These findings can inform future youth research in the field of global public health by detailing opportunities and challenges of engaging in research with young people on the margins to promote their participation.

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“…Research on the mental health and well-being of young prisoners in LMICs is scarce, particularly in the Southeast Asian region (Welu et al , 2021). While the mental health of young prisoners in Cambodia has previously been studied using quantitative methods (Pat et al , 2021), no study has captured the voice of this population regarding how they experience their mental health and well-being, influencing factors, and the mechanisms used to handle and address the situation during imprisonment. This study aimed to explore young prisoners’ experiences and perceptions of mental health and well-being, their perceived determinants, as well as their coping strategies in the Cambodian prison setting.…”

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“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

Pat

Edin

Jegannathan

et al. 2023

IJPH

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Purpose Young prisoners are one of the most vulnerable groups in society for mental health problems and ill-being. Therefore, there is a crucial need to understand their physical, psychological and social situations. This study aims to explore young Cambodian prisoners’ experiences and perceptions of mental health and well-being, their determinants and their coping strategies. Design/methodology/approach Six focus group discussions were carried out in three prisons with a total of 48 young prisoners between the ages of 15 and 24 years (50% women, 50% men). Semi-structured questions guided the discussions, and thematic analysis was applied to analyse the data. Findings Young prisoners reported multifaceted experiences of mental health and well-being. The majority described adverse mental health experiences, while some revealed better well-being, partly influenced by the socio-economic support from outside the prisons and previous involvement or not in drug abuse. The experience of physical overcrowding without emotional attachment among the fellow prisoners was perceived as the overarching determinant of loneliness and mental health problems, while socio-emotional support and rituals were described as the most important coping mechanisms. Originality/value This pioneering study from Cambodia gives young prisoners an opportunity to voice their experiences and perceptions of mental health and well-being in the prison setting. The findings in this study underline the importance of prison authorities tackling overcrowding to promote well-being and reduce mental health problems. Also, the coping mechanisms outlined by the participants should be considered when planning psychosocial interventions.

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Mental health problems and suicidal expressions among young male prisoners in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Conducting research with young people at the margins – lessons learnt and shared through case studies in Cambodia, India, Sweden and Zambia

“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

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