MORBIDITES PSYCHIATRIQUES CHEZ LES DETENUES DU CENTRE SPECIALISE DE DETENTION ET DE REINSERTION DES FEMMES « BOLLE » (CSDRF).

Introduction: The objective of this work was to determine the frequency of mental disorders among female inmates of the C.S.D.R.F "Bollé". Method: This was a descriptive, cross-cutting, prospective study that took place from August to September 2016 at (C.S.D.R.F) "Bollé" in Bamako. It concerned all female inmates present during the study period. The data were collected from pre-established fact sheets, the administration of the Mental Health Screening Questionnaire (MSQ) and clinical variables according to ICD10 criteria. Results: In total, 85 of inmates, or 74% (N-115) agreed to participate in the study. The 14-24 age group accounted for 61.0%. Singles accounted for 56.5% and 95.3% of female inmates had no previous prison history. Seventy-four percent were in pre-trial detention 12.6% had psychotic disorders. Personality disorders were observed in 11.8%. An inmate was on the committee. Thyme disorders were present in 4.7% of female inmates. Drug abuse was observed in 2.4% of female inmates. Conclusion: Detention can trigger, promote or aggravate a mental disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]