A first comprehensive picture of the mental health issues of female prisoners in Paraguay: Prevalence and associated factors

Julio Torales, Gisselle Velázquez, Gladys Estigarribia, Andrew Forrester, Diego Amarilla, Patricia Ríos Mujica, Gloria Aguilar, Anthon Daniel Torres-Romero, Nicolás López, Sofía Gauto, Marcelo O, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Antonio Ventriglio, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Iván Barrios

Medicine, Science and the Law

Published online on December 22, 2025

Abstract

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This is the first study to examine mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk among incarcerated women in Paraguay, aiming to identify factors associated with these conditions, such as age and medical history. A cross-sectional study was ...