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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-2 | Issue-02
A Study on Mental Health Morbidities with Socio-Demographic Correlates If Any, Among the Inmates at Bankura Prisons, West Bengal
Dr Suparna Dutta, Sanjay Kumar Saha, Dr Satparshi Chatterjee, Dr Prabir Chakraborty, Mr Sonu Kumar, Dr Anindya Mukherjee
Published: April 30, 2014 | 78 58
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2014.v02i02.083
Pages: 882-885
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Abstract
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 119 prison inmates of Bankura district, West Bengal to determine the prevalence and socio-economic correlates of mental health problems. Self-Reported Questionnaire was used to gather the information. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and bivariate logistic regressions. 84% of inmates were affected with mental health problems, mostly belonging to the age group of 20-29 years. Males (87%) were affected more than the females (68%). Age, marital status, low education and lower socioeconomic status were found to have significant effects on mental health problems.