Centro de Documentação da PJ
Analítico de Periódico
CD 335
Understanding experiences of suicidality within women's prisons in England [Recurso eletrónico] : a systematic review of the qualitative literature / Laura Struthers, Adam Mahoney
The Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 25, n. 4 (2023), p. 338-355
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SUICÍDIO, SISTEMA PRISIONAL, ESTABELECIMENTO PRISIONAL, MULHER, REINO UNIDO
Purpose – Suicide and suicide-related incidents have increased within women’s prisons in the UK. This paper aims to synthesise the findings of qualitative literature, to gain a deeper understanding of the how women and staff in English prisons experience and explain the causes of their suicidal behaviours. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic search of five electronic databases, namely, MEDLINE, APA Psychological Information Database (Psycinfo), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (with full text – CINAHL), Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection and APA PsycArticles, was completed in January 2023. This study’s search strategy returned 1,714 articles, 7 of which were included for review. To identify relevant themes within the data, Thomas and Harden’s (2008) framework was applied. Quality appraisal was conducted by using Joanna Briggs’ Institute Checklist for Qualitative Research (Joanna Briggs Institute, 2021). Findings – Four themes were determined, which describe the causes of suicidal behaviours in women’s prisons in England; mental health and trauma, lack of support from services and staff, contact with family and self-harm as a coping strategy. Important sub-themes were also identified including the prison environment and poor relationships with staff. Practical implications – Further qualitative research is needed, however, the findings suggest greater support is required to aid positive mental health, including the provision of trauma informed coping strategies and improved staff training. Originality/value – To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first systematic review conducted on the factors contributing to women’s suicide in English prisons using qualitative literature.
