Background:

Suicide is a globally problem and it is the commonest cause of death among young men. Inmates in correctional facilities have higher suiciderate than general population. More knowledge about riskfactors could prevent suicide.

Aim:

The aim of this study was do describe suicide riskfactors among men in correctional facilities.

Method:

A literature review where both qualitative and quantitative articles were included. Twelve articles were analyzed and thematised into three themes and twelve subthemes.

Results:

Three themes were identified as the main riskfactors of suicide. The first theme is individual riscfactors, such as psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. The second theme is riskfactors related to incarceration, which involves enviromental aspects and lack of social relations. The last theme is riskfactors related to history of psycological, physical and social trauma.

Conclusion:

Awareness of riskfactors for suicide in correctional facilities is necessary to take adequate actions, in purpose to prevent suicide