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    Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among Prisoners In Kaliti High Security Prison Center
    (AAU, 2021-12) Mulu, Tarekegn; Berihun, Assefa(Ph.D
    Many people suffer from mental or behavioral diseases worldwide. Inmates in prison are especially susceptible to these illnesses. However, a lack of research into the prevalence and severity of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, and stress can have detrimental consequences in the life of inmates. The purpose of this research was to assess depression, anxiety, and stress among inmates at Kaliti High Security Correction Center. A cross-sectional research design was used in this study and a total of 288 inmates participated and filled the questionnaire. The data was examined with descriptive statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistical methods such as One Way ANOVA and Multiple regression analysis. Based on the findings of the study, 78%, 62.8%, and 64.9% of respondents reported symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress respectively ranging from mild to severe. Inmates who were single had higher rates of depression, anxiety, and stress sores than those who were married. Convicts with children were shown to have a high level of depression, anxiety, and stress. There was a statistically significant variation in the prevalence and degree of depression, anxiety, and stress among inmates depending on age, marital status, having children, religion and educational status. Furthermore, multiple regression analysis revealed that depression, anxiety and stress were associated with socio-demographic and prisoner related variables. Based on the findings, it is possible to conclude that having children is a risk factors for the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.