Demographic and clinical predictors of depressive symptoms among incarcerated women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Imprisonment may lead to the development of mental illness, especially depression. This study examines the clinical and sociodemographic profiles of imprisoned women, identifies indicative signs of depression, and relates these indic...

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Main Authors: Pinese Carmen SV, Furegato Antonia RF, Santos Jair LF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/9/1/34