Status of perceived social support and its associated factors among inmate prisoners in Northwest Amhara, Ethiopia

Status of perceived social support and its associated factors among inmate prisoners in Northwest Amhara, Ethiopia

Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine the level of social support and associated factors in selected prison institutions in Amhara region, Ethiopia. Result Prisoners that had good social support from their family, friends, and significant others were 64.7%, (95% CI 60.9%, 6...

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Main Authors: Abel Fekadu Dadi, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Amare Tariku, Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu, Getu Debalkie Demissie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Social support
Prisoners
Crosses-sectional study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4696-z
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Summary:Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine the level of social support and associated factors in selected prison institutions in Amhara region, Ethiopia. Result Prisoners that had good social support from their family, friends, and significant others were 64.7%, (95% CI 60.9%, 68.4%). The odds of social support was higher among those educated and rural prisoners. However, it was found to be lower among non-Orthodox Christian prisoners and prisoners who were discriminated. Social support is buffering tool for social difficulties and hardships faced by prisoners while they are in prison and very helpful to reduce mental health morbidities and their consequences, hence should be strengthened.
ISSN:1756-0500

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