Factors that influence the level of quality of life measured by the WHOQOL-BREF scale and suicide trend in a female chain in the state of São Paulo, Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2021.v11.191Keywords:
Female prison, female prisoners, mental health, quality of life, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, visits, WHOQOL-BREFAbstract
Introduction: The population of women prisoners has increased in recent decades worldwide and Brazil occupies the 4th position in number of women prisoners and the rates of depression and risk of suicide are high. Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic profile of the population of a female prison, as well as factors that influence the level of quality of life and aspects of mental health. Method: Two questionnaires were used. An instrument with general demographic and psychopathological issues and the WHOQOL-bref scale to assess the level of quality of life. Results: The sample studied was 214 women. On the WHOQOL-bref scale, the quality of life score was low: "needs to improve" and "regular". Suicidal behavior, when compared to other studies, was high in this population and psychological or psychiatric support was rare. The visits had an impact on the WHOQOL-bref psychological domain score and promoted a protective effect against suicidal behavior. Conclusion: Mental health support is precarious, and the risk of isolation compromises the mental health of prisoners. Contact with the outside is essential, however, there are still several barriers and limitations.
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