Depression among inmates in a regional prison of eastern Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

Gambhir ShresthaDeepak Kumar YadavNidesh SapkotaDharanidhar BaralBirendra Kumar YadavAvaniendra ChakravarttyParas Kumar Pokharel

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2017)

This study showed a high rate of depression among inmates in Nepal. The results suggest a need for psychiatric and rehabilitative care in correctional settings to improve the health status of the inmates.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
tertiary care
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sleep quality
mental health
physical activity
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