scholarly journals PERPETRATOR DEMOGRAPHICS ASSOCIATED WITH ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES—CONFIRMED FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION CASES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S478-S478
Author(s):  
Cassandra J Enzler ◽  
Carlos Reyes-Ortiz ◽  
and Jason Burnett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Protective Services ◽  
Financial Exploitation

Abstract Financial exploitation (FE) in older adults is a significant public health problem linked to outcomes including depression, financial ruin and early mortality. Studies have demonstrated risk factors associated with FE, but less is known about perpetrator characteristics. We performed a secondary data analysis of over 16,000 reported cases of FE utilizing a cross sectional design. Using multivariate logistic regression, confirmed and unconfirmed cases of FE were predicted from the following perpetrator demographics: age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, relationship to the victim, living status, and histories of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and mental illness. Significant perpetrator demographics predicting confirmed FE were separation/divorce (OR=1.48), identifying as White (OR=1.33) or Black (OR=1.44), being a daughter (OR=1.61), son (OR=1.75), grandchild (OR=2.72), or other family member (OR=1.41), not residing with the victim (OR=2.32), and having a history of drug abuse (OR=2.56), alcohol abuse (OR=1.80), or mental illness (OR=1.91). These findings are based on a large statewide dataset and describe important perpetrator characteristics that could potentially be targeted for both intervention and prevention programs. This is especially important as many victims are reluctant to seek criminal action against a family member or trusted individual. This information is valuable as it may help APS, who has limited funding and staff, investigate and intervene in more difficult elder abuse FE cases.

scholarly journals The Relationship of age, attitude, knowladge, cost to cataract surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Aminatul Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Attitudes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Cataract is the leading cause of 51% blindness case in the world. Cataract can only be cured trough surgery, but most people with cataract in Indonesia is not in undergoing surgery due to several factors. The increasing number of cataract victim whose not undergoing any treatment to cure them will resulting in increasing number of blindness case, so blindness cause by cataracts can be a public health problem. This research was conducted to determine the relationship of age, attitudes, knowledge and the cost of the action to perform cataract surgery. This research was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The samples were cataract patients in Undaan Eye Hospital Surabaya who were randomly selected using a simple random sampling based on medical records of 60 people. Data collection was done by taking secondary data and interviews to patients. Those variables was analyzed with chi square or Fisher’s exact with significancy level at 95%. The result showed that there were correlation between knowledge (p = 0.017), operating costs (p = 0.001) and attitude (0.000) while age was not related (p = 1.000), the actions to perform cataract surgery. The conclusion from this research was the attitude, knowledge and operating costs related to the actions to perform cataract surgery, while age was not related to the actions to perform cataract surgery. It is recommended to give through leaflets or other media in the lobby for improving patient education, counseling to the patient family, the doctor’s advice to convince patient for surgery.Keywords: practice, surgery, cataract, attitudes, costs

scholarly journals Resilience and associative stigma among mental health professionals in a tertiary psychiatric hospital: a cross-sectional study in Singapore

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e033762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherilyn Chang ◽  
Louisa Picco ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Qi Yuan ◽  
Siow Ann Chong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associative Stigma

ObjectivesThe mental health profession exposes healthcare workers to unique stressors such as associative stigma (stigmatisation that is extended from the stigmatised patients to psychiatric professionals and is based on affiliation with an individual with mental illness). Enhancing resilience, or the ability to ‘bounce back’ from adversity, is found to be useful in reducing occupational stress and its negative effects. In view of the high burnout rates reported among mental health professionals, this study aimed to examine resilience in this group of professionals and to explore the association between resilience and associative stigma.DesignObservational study—cross-sectional design.SettingTertiary psychiatry hospital in Singapore.ParticipantsThe study was conducted among 470 mental health professionals (doctors, nurses and allied health professionals) working in the hospital.MeasuresResilience was assessed using the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and participants completed questionnaires that examined associative stigma. Participants provided their sociodemographic information, length of service, and information on whether they knew of a close friend or family member who had a mental illness.ResultsMean resilience score for the overall sample was 3.59 (SD=0.64). Older age (β=0.012, 95% CI 0.004 to 0.019, p=0.003) and having known a family member or close friend with a mental illness (β=0.155, 95% CI 0.019 to 0.290, p=0.025) predicted higher BRS score. Associative stigma remained significantly associated with resilience score after controlling for sociodemographic factors whereby higher associative stigma predicted lower resilience scores.ConclusionThe present finding suggests that resilience building programmes among mental health workers should target those of the younger age group, and that addressing the issue of associative stigma is essential.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Elder Abuse and Neglect in a Geriatric Psychiatry Service

2002 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 459-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Vida ◽  
Richard C Monks ◽  
Pascale Des Rosiers
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Geriatric Psychiatry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of 4 types of elder abuse and neglect in a geriatric psychiatry service. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional retrospective chart review of new in- and outpatients seen by the Montreal General Hospital Division of Geriatric Psychiatry in one calendar year. Results: Abuse or neglect was suspected or confirmed in 20 (16%) of 126 patients, comprising financial abuse in 16 (13%), neglect in 7 (6%), emotional abuse in 5 (4%), physical abuse in 3 (2%), and multiple abuse in 7 (6%). On bivariate analysis, patients living with nonspouse family, friends, or other persons were significantly more likely to have suffered abuse than were those living with their spouse or in a supervised setting (OR 10.5; 95%CI, 2.3 to 47.8); widowed, divorced, or separated patients were significantly more likely to have suffered abuse than were married patients (OR 4.7; 95%CI, 1.02 to 22.0). Nonsignificant trends included female sex (OR 4.1; 95%CI, 0.89 to 18.6); alcohol abuse (OR 2.1; 95%CI, 0.71 to 6.2); behaviour problems (OR 1.9; 95%CI, 0.71 to 5.2); and chronic cognitive impairment (OR 1.4; 95%CI, 0.55 to 3.8). Although living situation with nonspouse family, friends, or others and marital status of widowed, divorced, or separated were significantly associated with abuse when examined in separate logistic regression models, both were nonsignificant when examined together, suggesting collinearity. Both were retained in the model because they probably represent different aspects of vulnerability. The final model included living situation with nonspouse family, friends, or others (OR 6.1; 95%CI, 0.75 to 49.5) and widowed, divorced, or separated marital status (OR 2.4; 95%CI, 0.21 to 26.8). Nonsignificant trends included female sex (OR 2.6; 95%CI, 0.45 to 14.4); alcohol abuse (OR 2.2; 95%CI, 0.59 to 7.9); and lowest quartile on the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale (GAF < 35; OR 2.0; 95%CI, 0.64 to 6.0). Conclusions: The practical implications of our study are that elder abuse and neglect are common among patients referred to geriatric psychiatry services, that such services should have access to multidisciplinary expertise and resources to deal with abuse, and that certain situations may signal higher risk. In our setting, the situation of living with nonspouse family, friends, or other persons in a nonsupervised setting and a history of family disruption by widowhood, divorce, or separation were significant correlates of abuse. Suggestive but nonsignificant trends of potential importance (OR > 2.0) included female sex, alcohol abuse, and lowest quartile of functional status. Study limitations include a cross-sectional retrospective chart review design, a clinically derived sample, a small sample size, and a lack of structured instruments for several variables.

scholarly journals Determinan Penyalahgunaan Narkoba pada Pekerja Pengunjung Tempat Hiburan

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Arvida Bar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Younger Age

Angka penyalahgunaan narkoba di Indonesia dari tahun ke tahun makin meningkat, Sampai kini tercatat 1,5% atau 3,2 juta penduduk Indonesia merupakan pengguna narkoba. Penyalahguna narkoba terbesar berdasarkan pekerjaan adalah wiraswasta dan pengangguran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penyalahgunaan narkoba pada pekerja. Desain pada penelitian ini adalah krosseksional dengan sumber data sekun- der survei BPS tahun 2004. Besar sample adalah 8000 pekerja yang berkunjung ke tempat hiburan di Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Semarang, Yogjakarta, Palembang, Balikpapan, Kendari, Manado, Makasar, Jambi, Bengkulu, Palangkaraya dan Mataram yang dipilih di tempat hiburan secara konsekutif. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan 26,39% pekerja yang menjadi penyalahguna narkoba, dengan rincian 14,86% pekerja pernah menggunakan narko- ba, sedangkan 11,53% merupakan penyalahguna selama kurang lebih setahun. Hasil analisis regresi logistik multinomial diperoleh faktor yang berhubungan dengan penyalahgunaan narkoba pada pekerja pengunjung tempat hiburan adalah usia, pendidikan terakhir, perilaku merokok, pendapatan, ketaatan dalam keluarga, kesibukan di tempat kerja, status perkawinan. Terdapat interaksi antara merokok dan ketaatan dalam keluarga. Penyalahgunaan narkoba semakin banyak pada usia dewasa muda, pendidikan yang maakin tinggi, Pendapatan yang makin tinggi, ketaatan beribadah dan pada keluarga yang makin rendah tempatkerja yang makin sibuk, dan kebiasaan merokok, pekerja berkeluarga berisiko lebih rendah.Kata kunci: Ketaatan, perilaku merokok, narkoba, pekerja.AbstractThe figure of drug abuse in Indonesia is increasing every year. It is recorded that the percentage of drug user in Indonesia is 1.5% or 3.2 million people. Based on employment types, most drug users are those working in private sectors and unemployed persons. This study is conducted in order to understand factors related to drug abuse among workers. Design of this study is cross sectional with secondary data from BPS Survey in 2004. Number of sample was 8000 workers visited entertainment places in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, semarang, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Balikpapan, Kendari, Menado, Makassar, Jambi, Bengkulu, Palangkaraya, and Mataram. The results show that there were 26.39% workers was drug users where 14.86% had ever tried to to consume drug and 11.53% had been using drug for around a year. The multinomial logistic regression analysis shows that factors most related to drug abuse among workers who visited night entertainment places are age, latest education, smoking behaviour, income, obedience in fasmily, working load at working place, and marital status. There is interaction between smoking behaviour and obedience in the family. Those with higher risk are younger age, higher education, higher income, low family obedience, high work load, have smoking habit, and not married.Key words: Obedience, smoking habit, drugs abuse, workers

scholarly journals Chronic Energy Deficiency and Its Determinant Factors among Adults Aged 18–59 Years in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Samuel Dagne ◽  
Yonatan Menber ◽  
Yosef Wassihun ◽  
Gedefaw Dires ◽  
Atitegeb Abera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Energy Deficiency ◽  
Chronic Energy Deficiency

Background. The prevalence of undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries is still remarkably high. Undernutrition during adulthood is a greater risk factor for low productivity, poor health, and mortality. There is limited information on the prevalence and determinants of chronic energy deficiency in Ethiopia. Objective. To assess the prevalence and determinants of chronic energy deficiency among adults aged 18–59 years in Ethiopia. Method. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the data obtained from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. Data were collected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique, and the analytic sample consisted of 9,280 adults aged 18–59 years. The chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used, and p value <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result. A total of 9280 adults aged 18–59 years were included in the study and 2911 (28.7%) (95% CI: 27.0%–30.4%) of whom were chronic energy deficient. Adults who have no work (AOR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.16, 1.72), male adults from Tigray region (AOR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.61, 3.09), Afar region (AOR = 2.98, 95% CI: 2.04, 4.36), Somali region (AOR = 3.14, 95% CI: 2.19, 4.52), Gambella region (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.29, 2.76), Harari region (AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.19), Amhara region (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.13), Oromia region (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.07, 2.19), Dire Dawa (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.03, 2.05), adults live lonely (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: 1.21, 1.71), and adults residing in poor wealth index households (AOR = 1.26 : 95% CI: 1.07, 1.49) were significantly associated with chronic energy deficiency. Conclusion and recommendation. Chronic energy deficiency among male adults in Ethiopia was a high public health problem. Marital status, wealth index, occupation, and region were significant predictors of chronic energy deficiency. The Ministry of Health with other partners should strictly monitor and evaluate interventions that are being applied and should give focus to adult men to prevent malnutrition.

scholarly journals USING DATA SCIENCE TO GENERATE PSYCHOSOCIAL PROFILES OF FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION IN SENIORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S478-S478
Author(s):  
Cassandra J Enzler ◽  
Robert Suchting ◽  
Charles Green ◽  
Jason Burnett
Keyword(s):  
Data Science ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Financial Loss ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Protective Service ◽  
Financial Exploitation ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Psychosocial Profiles

Abstract Financial exploitation (FE) in older adults is a significant public health problem linked to outcomes including depression, financial ruin and early mortality. This study applied exploratory data science techniques to a multi-year statewide protective services dataset of over 8,000 elder abuse cases. The goal was to derive data-driven psychosocial profiles of abuse with an emphasis on determining which factors, commonly shared across abuse cases, were most important for determining when elder FE was occurring and whether it was occurring alone or in conjunction with other types of abuse. We found that pronounced psychological distress (i.e. verbalizing suicide, homicide, self-harm) was most important for indicating when abuse had occurred and predicted non-FE related abuse. Drug paraphernalia in the home and perpetrator drug/alcohol use were important predictors of FE-related abuse. When differentiating pure FE from hybrid FE, factors indicative of long-term FE occurrence and substantial financial loss were most important (i.e. facing foreclosure, lack of food, medications, and utilities). The findings parallel some existing work characterizing pure and hybrid FE, but also highlight new profile factors that may help determine when FE is occurring and when it is less likely. Applying data science approaches to other large protective service datasets and national datasets such as the National Adult Maltreatment Registry could help improve characterization of abuse types such as pure and hybrid FE resulting in better detection, response and prevention.

scholarly journals Economic burden of malaria on rural households in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Resign Gunda ◽  
Shepherd Shamu ◽  
Moses J. Chimbari ◽  
Samson Mukaratirwa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Burden ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Malaria Episode ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Loss ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Vulnerable Households

Background: Malaria is a serious public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.Aim: To estimate the economic burden of malaria in rural households.Setting: The study was conducted in Gwanda district of Matabeleland South in Zimbabwe. A total of five malarious wards and all their households were selected for the study frame, out of which 80 households were chosen using clinic records.Methods: A retrospective analysis of secondary data and a cross-sectional household survey were conducted to estimate the household economic burden of malaria. Eighty households from five rural wards were identified from the health facility malaria registers and followed up. A household was eligible for inclusion if there had been at least one reported malaria case during the period of 2013−2015. Interviewer administered questionnaires were used to collect household data on economic costs of malaria.Results: Our findings showed that households spent an average of $3.22 and $56.60 for managing an uncomplicated and a complicated malaria episode respectively. A household lost an average of eight productive working days per each malaria episode resulting in an average loss of 24% of the monthly household income. An estimated 35%, mostly poorer households suffered catastrophic health expenditures.Conclusion: Malaria imposes significant economic burdens particularly on the poorer and vulnerable households. Although there are no user fees at rural clinics, households incur other costs to manage a malaria patient. These costs are far worse for complicated cases.

scholarly journals Level of awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward epilepsy among students at king Khalid university, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 763-771
Author(s):  
Walaa Badawy Mohamed Badawy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Almost All

purpose: Epilepsy is a major public health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to explore the level of awareness, knowledge regarding epilepsy and attitudes prevalent toward epilepsy among king Khalid university students. Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with the voluntary participation of 227 participants from students at King Khalid University. The mean age of participating was (20.10 ± 1.3). Theoretical and practical colleges used questionnaires to assess students' knowledge about epilepsy and their attitudes towards it. Results: A total of 227 respondents completed the survey; the results showed almost all had heard about epilepsy. Only 83.7% have never had any information on how to treat a patient with epilepsy. 80.6% think non-medical treatment is beneficial for epilepsy %13.2% do not know how to do first aid to deal with epileptic seizures. Almost 32.6% did not know the cause of epilepsy, 59% believed that it was a hereditary disorder 44.1% believed epilepsy is a form of mental illness, 57.3% believed that epilepsy patients die because of epileptic seizures. 59% believed that it was a hereditary disorder 44.1% believed epilepsy is a form of mental illness, 11% of participants thought that epilepsy is caused by evil spirits, 57.3% believed that epilepsy patients die because of epileptic seizures. There were also many students who held negative attitudes towards patients with epilepsy in regard to major life milestones such as marriage and having children. 16.7% indicated that it presents an impediment in participation in sports, approximately 6.2% objected to marrying someone with epilepsy, Moreover 11.5% thought they should not have children and, the study showed 46,3% would not allow their child to play with a child with epilepsy. Moreover 14.5 afraid to live with someone with epilepsy. the study showed 6,6 % objected accept working with a patient with epilepsy. Conclusions: The level of awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of students at King Khalid toward epilepsy were acceptable regarding this study. However, the negative attitudes and misconceptions still exist. Further studies are needed to determine methods of overcoming these negative attitudes and misconceptions toward epilepsy.

scholarly journals Perfil das Intoxicações Medicamentosas Notificadas ao SINAN no Município de Primavera do Leste – MT, Entre os Anos de 2007 a 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Vivian Tallita Pinheiro Santana ◽  
Eliane Aparecida Suchara ◽  
Roberta Carreto ◽  
Phelipe Magalhães Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Acute And Chronic Exposure ◽  
Keywords Suicide

O conhecimento do perfil epidemiológico das intoxicações medicamentosas é um importante guia para a gestão de recursos destinados ao planejamento e à implementação de ações que previnam a ocorrência desse agravo. O presente trabalho buscou estudar o perfil das intoxicações medicamentosas ocorridas no município de Primavera do Leste-MT, entre 2007 a 2014. Foram avaliados dados secundários registrados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), que permitiram a realização de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo e transversal em que se analisaram informações referentes ao perfil das vítimas (idade, sexo) e dos casos (circunstâncias, tipo de exposição e evolução dos casos). Registraram-se 52 casos, destes 73,1% (n=38) são vítimas do gênero feminino e 26,9% (n=14) do masculino. As intoxicações com medicamentos ocorreram em quase todas as faixas etárias (01 a 64 anos), porém a maioria das vítimas possuía entre 20 a 39 anos (n=26; 50%) e 15 a 19 (17,3%; n=9). As circunstâncias relacionadas às intoxicações foram: 73,1% (n=38) por tentativa de suicídio, 15,4% (n=8) por uso acidental e os demais pelo uso habitual, abuso, automedicação e violência/homicídio. Em 82,7% (n= 43) dos casos, as exposições foram agudas e únicas, em 9,6% (n=5) agudas repetidas, não sendo registrada exposição crônica. 84,6% (n= 44) das intoxicações evoluíram para cura sem sequelas. Registrou-se um óbito em função da tentativa de suicídio. As intoxicações por medicamentos são frequentes e representam um importante problema de saúde pública, que necessita de ações preventivas e educativas com foco nas vítimas e circunstâncias mais frequentes. Palavras-chave: Suicídio. Abuso de Medicamentos. Automedicação. AbstractKnowledge of the epidemiological profile of drug intoxications (Notification of Injury Information System) is an important guide for the resources management  intended to the planning and implementation of actions that prevent the occurrence of this outcome. The present study aimed to describe the drug intoxications profile occurring in the municipality of Primavera do Leste -MT, between 2007 and 2014. Secondary data recorded in  SINAN (Information System for Notifiable Diseases) were used to conduct a descriptive and cross - sectional epidemiological study in which information was analyzed regarding the victims’ profile (age, sex) and cases (circumstances, type of exposure and evolution of cases). There were 52 cases, of which 73.1% (n = 38) were females and 26.9% (n = 14) males. Drug intoxications occurred in almost all age groups (01 to 64 years), but the most of the  were between 20 and 39 years (n = 26; 50%) and 15 to 19 (17.3%; n = 9). The circumstances related to intoxication were: 73.1% (n = 38) for attempted suicide, 15.4% (n = 8) for accidental use and the others for habitual use, abuse, self-medication and violence / homicide. In 82.7% (n = 43) of the cases the exposures were acute and single, in 9.6% (n = 5) repeated acute, and chronic exposure was not recorded. 84.6% (n = 44) of intoxications evolved to cure without sequelae. A death was recorded due to suicide attempt. Drugs intoxications are frequent and represent a relevant public health problem that requires preventive and educational actions with a focus on the most frequent victims and circumstances. Keywords: Suicide. Drug Misuse.Self-Medication.

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Financial Elder Exploitation Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 323-324
Author(s):  
Stephanie Skees
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Adult Protective Services ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Financial Exploitation ◽  
Attorneys General ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Mature Market

Abstract Elder financial exploitation (EFE), defined by the National Center for Elder Abuse (2021) as “the misappropriation of an older person’s money or property,” is a continuing public health crisis shown to cost individuals at least $2.9 billion a year (MetLife Mature Market Institute, 2011). Many believe this impact will increase exponentially due to the effects of COVID-19. In fact, a recent study conducted by Chang & Levy (2021) found that the prevalence of elder abuse as a whole increased from 1 in 10 older adults to 1 in 5 in the past year. Although increased collaboration between state attorneys general, Adult Protective Services, and financial institutions has driven progress in the field; there is still little known regarding EFE interventions. To address this issue, this study conducts a scoping review of the EFE intervention literature. This approach was chosen over a systematic review primarily due to the lack of a universal definition of EFE, as well as the limited number of studies available delineating between EFE and elder abuse as a whole. The main findings of the review reveal that current EFE intervention practices are focused on preventing abuse before it occurs by addressing risk factors for abuse in older adults; and are largely reliant on Adult Protective Services and the legal system. This finding is significant because state policies differ in their qualifications of EFE, thus leaving many older adults vulnerable and unprotected. Further interventions that address EFE while it is occurring and alignment across governing bodies are needed.

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