Mental health issues among geriatric offenders (Azerbaijan case)

Abstract

This study constructed a measured quality of life elderly inmate in the Azerbaijan penitentiary system. Incarcerated people often face financial, social and emotional costs due to the imprisonment, and this issue influence their mental health, also interpersonal relationships. Aim : The aim of this research was to examine health issues, the quality of life of older prisoners, and the stimulus that influence their daily mood, especially interpersonal relationship domains. For this purpose, various literature sources were analyzed to answer the main research questions. Method: 54 inmates from 2 different regimes were involved in the research. In order to obtain data questionnaires about quality of life (QOL), and depression were used. WHOQOL BREF, and consists of 26 questions related to 4 domains: physical health, psychological, social relationships, and environment. Patient Health Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to determine depression level of inmates Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that there was a relationship between interpersonal support and QOL features. Another hand, a negative correlation between interpersonal support factors and depression scores. The base on analyzing literature and collecting data, some items were identified as future recommendations.