Risk of suicide in male prison inmates

Saavedra, Javier; López, Marcelino

doi:10.1016/j.rpsmen.2013.07.002

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“…Mental illness seems to be an important factor in prison suicidality [ 12 ]. In Spain, suicidality in prison was associated with certain psychiatric diagnoses, including affective disorder, substance dependence disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorder and a family psychiatric history [ 13 ]. A European supranational study identified sexual offenders, offenders charged with violent crimes and prisoners sentenced for short- and long-term imprisonment to be at an higher suicide risk [ 14 ].…”

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Suicide risk among prisoners in French Guiana: prevalence and predictive factors

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BackgroundSuicide rates in prison are high and their risk factors are incompletely understood. The objective of the present study is to measure the risk of suicide and its predictors in the only prison of multicultural French Guiana.MethodsAll new prisoners arriving between September 2013 and December 2014 were included. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was used and socio-demographic data was collected. In order to identify the predictors of suicide risk multivariate logistic regression was used.ResultsOf the 707 prisoners included 13.2% had a suicidal risk, 14.0% of whom had a high risk, 15.1% a moderate risk and 41.9% a low risk. Predictive factors were depression (OR 7.44, 95% CI: 3.50–15.87), dysthymia (OR 4.22, 95% CI: 1.34–13.36), panic disorder (OR 3.47, 95% CI: 1.33–8.99), general anxiety disorder (GAD) (OR 2.19, 95% CI: 1.13–4.22), men having been abused during childhood (OR 21.01, 95%, CI: 3.26–135.48), having been sentenced for sexual assault (OR 7.12, 95% CI: 1.98–25.99) and smoking (OR 2.93, 95%, CI 1.30–6.63).ConclusionThe suicide risk was lower than in mainland France, possibly reflecting the differences in the social stigma attached to incarceration because of migrant populations and the importance and trivialization of drug trafficking among detainees. However, there were no differences between nationalities. The results reemphasize the importance of promptly identifying and treating psychiatric disorders, which were the main suicide risk factors.

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Suicide risk among prisoners in French Guiana: prevalence and predictive factors

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“…First, it is essential to note that while prison is a risk factor, it may not be prison per se, but rather specific aspects of the environment it embodies (Fazel et al., 2016; Saavedra & López, 2015). Consequently, designating prison as a ‘risk factor’ for suicide is less helpful than being specific about its riskier aspects.…”

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The contributing factors to suicide in Italian prisons: An 11‐year analysis (2010–2020)

Bailo,

Gibelli,

Celletti

et al. 2023

Criminal Behav Ment Health

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BackgroundSuicide is a leading cause of death globally, with approximately 800,000 deaths annually and accounting for 1.5% of all deaths. Risk factors are multifaceted, encompassing individual factors (such as genetics, family history and mental illnesses) and environmental factors (such as economic conditions, social support and life events). In prisons, suicide rates are markedly higher than in the general population, particularly in Italy, where the prisoner suicide rate is approximately 20 times that of the non‐incarcerated population. There is, however, little research on suicide in Italian prisons.AimsTo analyse the characteristics of all people who died by suicide in Italian prisons between 2010 and 2020.MethodsWe carried out a records‐based cohort study analysing official data from the Italian Ministry of Justice on prison suicides between 2010 and 2020. The data were cross‐referenced and, when required, supplemented with information from Ristretti Orizzonti, a journal specialising in health and living conditions in prisons, as well as from the website of ISTAT (Italian National Statistical Institute), newspapers, radio broadcasts and news agencies.ResultsFactors associated with an increased risk of suicide in prisons were nighttime periods, the months of June, July and October, a relatively brief duration of detention (<6 months), having been convicted of murder, male gender, being about 40 years old, having access to hanging materials and being interned (i.e. subjected to the execution of custodial security measures) or awaiting trial. Prison overcrowding was not a risk factor for suicide.ConclusionOur findings hold substantial implications for suicide prevention in Italian prisons as they suggest both characteristics of individuals and characteristics of the institutions that could be taken as risk indicators. This knowledge can inform the development of targeted interventions to manage both individual and environmental factors better, leading to improved prison conditions and reduced suicide rates. Furthermore, our research establishes a foundation for more systematic and in‐depth investigations that could further improve suicide prevention strategies in Italian prisons, ultimately influencing policy changes in both practice and research, including perhaps establishing a national database on every completed suicide in prisons.

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“…Several studies have found a close relationship between suicidal behaviour and non-adherence to treatment (Higashi et al, 2013;Jawad et al, 2018). Given the known association between psychopathology and suicide risk among prison inmates (Saavedra & López, 2015), it would therefore be interesting to evaluate the impact of the TAP among prisoners who present mental health problems, risk factors for suicide (ideation, previous attempts, etc.) and poor treatment adherence.…”

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Promoting adherence to psychopharmacological treatment among prisoners with mental health problems: Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Muela

Aliri

Balluerka

et al. 2021

International Journal of Law and Psychiatry

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Risk of suicide in male prison inmates

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Suicide risk among prisoners in French Guiana: prevalence and predictive factors

Suicide risk among prisoners in French Guiana: prevalence and predictive factors

The contributing factors to suicide in Italian prisons: An 11‐year analysis (2010–2020)

Promoting adherence to psychopharmacological treatment among prisoners with mental health problems: Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

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