Changes in rates of psychiatric beds and prison populations in sub-Saharan Africa from 1990 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychiatric bed numbers (general, forensic, and residential) and prison populations have been considered indicators of institutionalization. The present study aimed to assess changes of those indicators across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 1990 to 2020.

Methods

We retrospectively obtained data on psychiatric bed numbers and prison populations from 46 countries in SSA between 1990 and 2020. Mean and median rates, as well as percentage changes between first and last data points were calculated for all of SSA and for groups of countries based on income levels.

Results

Primary data were retrieved from 17 out of 48 countries. Data from secondary sources were used for 29 countries. From two countries, data were unavailable. The median rate of psychiatric beds dec

SUBMITTER: Mundt AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9440375 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature