The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults
Abstract Background The old people population is increasing worldwide. Along with their increasing population, an increase in elder abuse cases is predicted. Elder abuse is a neglected problem, and many cases go unreported. This study was conducted to identify types of elder abuse and examine associ...
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| description | Abstract Background The old people population is increasing worldwide. Along with their increasing population, an increase in elder abuse cases is predicted. Elder abuse is a neglected problem, and many cases go unreported. This study was conducted to identify types of elder abuse and examine associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 500 older people in Ardabil (northwestern Iran). Data was collected over three months, from June to September 2020. Data was collected using a demographic information form and the Domestic Elder Abuse questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22). Logistic regression was used to identify factors related to elder abuse. Results The results showed that out of the 500 participants, 258 (51.6%) were male, and 242 (48.2%) were female. Among the 500 participants, 377 individuals (75/4%) reported experiencing at least one type of abuse in the past year. The highest rate of elder abuse was observed for emotional neglect (47.2%) and psychological abuse (40.8%), while the lowest rate was measured for rejection (15.4%) and physical abuse (12.4%). The results indicated that elder abuse was significantly associated with chronic illness (OR = 0.601, 95% CI: 0.391–0.922) and having 1–4 children (OR = 1.275, 95% CI: 1.137–1.430). Conclusion Considering the high level of elder abuse and its dangerous effects on the quality of life for older people, it is essential to develop appropriate programs to increase awareness among older people and their families. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-29a444b75a824ef5b3c8ccc611f33c142023-11-20T10:50:24ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182023-09-012311810.1186/s12877-023-04307-0The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adultsReza Nemati-Vakilabad0Zahra Khalili1Leila Ghanbari-Afra2Alireza Mirzaei3School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical SciencesTrauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background The old people population is increasing worldwide. Along with their increasing population, an increase in elder abuse cases is predicted. Elder abuse is a neglected problem, and many cases go unreported. This study was conducted to identify types of elder abuse and examine associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 500 older people in Ardabil (northwestern Iran). Data was collected over three months, from June to September 2020. Data was collected using a demographic information form and the Domestic Elder Abuse questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22). Logistic regression was used to identify factors related to elder abuse. Results The results showed that out of the 500 participants, 258 (51.6%) were male, and 242 (48.2%) were female. Among the 500 participants, 377 individuals (75/4%) reported experiencing at least one type of abuse in the past year. The highest rate of elder abuse was observed for emotional neglect (47.2%) and psychological abuse (40.8%), while the lowest rate was measured for rejection (15.4%) and physical abuse (12.4%). The results indicated that elder abuse was significantly associated with chronic illness (OR = 0.601, 95% CI: 0.391–0.922) and having 1–4 children (OR = 1.275, 95% CI: 1.137–1.430). Conclusion Considering the high level of elder abuse and its dangerous effects on the quality of life for older people, it is essential to develop appropriate programs to increase awareness among older people and their families.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04307-0Elder abuseRisk factorsIran |
| spellingShingle | Reza Nemati-Vakilabad Zahra Khalili Leila Ghanbari-Afra Alireza Mirzaei The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults BMC Geriatrics Elder abuse Risk factors Iran |
| title | The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults |
| title_full | The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults |
| title_fullStr | The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults |
| title_short | The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults |
| title_sort | prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors a cross sectional study of community older adults |
| topic | Elder abuse Risk factors Iran |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04307-0 |
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