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Self-harm and suicide in custodial settings in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and risk factors

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  • Aon, Maha
  • Nørkjær Jensen, Maja Sofie
  • Khabsa, Joanne
  • Brasholt, Marie
  • Borschmann, Rohan
  • Abdulrahim, Sawsan
  • Modvig, Jens
  • Jaffa, Miran A.
  • Sibai, Abla M.

Abstract

Suicidal behavior and self-harm are common in custodial settings, however research from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is underrepresented. We aimed to document the prevalence of self-harm, suicide and suicidal behavior (suicide attempts and suicidal ideation) among incarcerated persons in LMICs, and to report determinants for these behaviors.

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  • Aon, Maha & Nørkjær Jensen, Maja Sofie & Khabsa, Joanne & Brasholt, Marie & Borschmann, Rohan & Abdulrahim, Sawsan & Modvig, Jens & Jaffa, Miran A. & Sibai, Abla M., 2025. "Self-harm and suicide in custodial settings in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and risk factors," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 383(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:383:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625006938
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118362
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    1. Lushan V. Hettiarachchi & Stuart A. Kinner & Holly Tibble & Rohan Borschmann, 2018. "Self-Harm among Young People Detained in the Youth Justice System in Sri Lanka," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-10, January.
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