Suicide in Mexican Prisons: Mental Health Symptomology and Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior
Por:
Perez-Ramirez, Berenice, Barthelemy, Juan J., Gearing, Robin E., Olson, Lindamarie, Giraldo-Santiago, Natalia, Torres, Luis R.
Publicada:
1 dic 2021
Ahead of Print:
1 dic 2021
Resumen:
In Mexico, suicide and suicidal behaviors (SB) have increased 275%
since 1990. Prisoners constitute a growing population in Mexico and have
been identified as high suicide risk. Using a sample of 194 male
prisoners, we measure what demographics and mental health symptomology
are associated with suicidal ideation (SI) and SB, and identify what
demographics and mental health symptomology predict SI and SB. Global
Severity and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were significant
predictors of experiencing SI, whereas global severity, ACEs, and age
were significant predictors of experiencing SB. Findings support
increased identification and comprehensive mental health services
addressing suicidality in prisons.
Filiaciones:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Univ Houston, Houston, TX USA
Univ Texas, Edinburg, TX USA
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