Determinants of antipsychotic prescription in women detainees admitted to an acute forensic psychiatric unit (opens in new tab)

BackgroundWomen represent a small proportion of the global prison population but carry a disproportionate burden of mental illness. Evidence indicates high rates of psychotropic medication use among women in prison, often independently of the clinical diagnosis. Antipsychotics, particularly second-generation (SGAs) are widely prescribed in forensic settings. Data focusing on the prescription of these agents to women detainees are still scarce.ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate whether ...