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1Programa de Salut Penitenciària. Institut Català de la Salut. Barcelona (España).
Revista Espanola De Sanidad Penitenciaria
|September 20, 2018
Summary
Penitentiary professionals show concern for inmate mental health, with many seeking further training and multidisciplinary teamwork. Most participants had degrees, and work experience was their primary source of mental health knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Mental Health Services
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Inmate mental health is a growing concern within correctional facilities.
- Penitentiary professionals' perspectives are crucial for effective care strategies.
- Non-serious mental disorders in inmates require specific attention and management approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain penitentiary professionals' views on the causes of inmate mental disorders.
- To explore current management methods for inmates with non-serious mental disorders.
- To gather proposals for improving the care of inmates with mental health conditions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted in three Catalan prisons from March to May 2015.
- Anonymous questionnaires were distributed to various prison staff, including directors, treatment teams, and correctional officers.
- Statistical analysis, including Chi squared and Fisher's exact test, was used to analyze qualitative data.
Main Results:
- A 23.4% response rate (174/744) was achieved, with higher participation from health and treatment teams.
- Doctors were the most senior participant group (p <0.001).
- Most professionals (62.4%) cited their work as their primary source of mental health knowledge.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of penitentiary professionals participated, indicating concern for inmate mental health.
- Most participants held degrees, and there was no perceived discrimination regarding mental disorders.
- Doctors and non-health professionals emphasized the need for continuing training and multidisciplinary teams.
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