Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among Prisoners In Kaliti High Security Prison Center
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2021-12
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Abstract
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.