Prevalence and factors associated with mental illness among prison inmates: case of Thyolo Prison in Malawi
Background: Research predominantly from high income countries suggests that depression and anxiety are highly prevalent among prison inmates. With limited available research from low and middle income countries, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of possible anxiety and depression among Mal...
Main Author: | Nambindo, Joyce Chikwinde |
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Other Authors: | Sorsdahl, Katherine |
Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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Faculty of Health Sciences
2020
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31043 |
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