Table 1. Characteristics of the sample.
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Time in prison | ||
| Up to 6 months | 6 | 1.9 |
| 7 to 23 months | 117 | 37.3 |
| 2 to 4 years | 93 | 29.6 |
| 5 to 10 years | 81 | 25.8 |
| 11 to 15 years | 8 | 2.5 |
| 16 to 20 years | 4 | 1.3 |
| More than 20 years | 5 | 1.6 |
| Total | 314 | 100 |
| Legal situation | ||
| Prosecuted | 187 | 59.6 |
| Sentenced | 127 | 40.4 |
| Total | 314 | 100 |
| Educational level | ||
| Illiterate | 5 | 1.6 |
| Primary | 47 | 15.0 |
| Secondary | 146 | 46.5 |
| Diploma | 55 | 17.5 |
| Graduate | 61 | 19.4 |
| Total | 314 | 100 |
| Receives psychiatric treatment? | ||
| No | 292 | 93 |
| Yes | 22 | 7 |
| Total | 314 | |