scholarly journals Relationships and Community Risk Factors for Elder Abuse and Neglect: Findings from the First National Prevalence Study on Elder Maltreatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrinka Jordanova Peshevska ◽  
Marijana Markovik ◽  
Dinesh Sethi ◽  
Eleonora Serafimovska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Elder Maltreatment

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to mesaure the 12-months prevalence of elder abuse and neglect in private huousehold and to examine the relationship and community level risk factors for elder abuse and neglect.METHOD: Total of 960 respondents aged 65 years and above in private households, from all eight statistical regions participated in the study.  Nationally stratified quota sampling procedure was applied, through four stages. Information was collected in face-to face interview on socio-demographic, healthy life style, physical and mental health, and abuse and neglect types characteristics of elder population. Data were examined using descriptive statistics, binary logistic regression, and odd ratios (OR). Statistical significance was set up at p < 0.05.RESULTS: The respondents reported prevalence of psychological abuse 25.7%, followed by financial abuse 12 %, neglect 6.6%, physical abuse 5.7%, physical injury 3.1%, and sexual abuse 1.3% (reported only in female respondents) in the previous 12-months. Living with close relatives, dissatisfaction with the household income, less equipped households, lacking property of house/flat are associated risk factors for elder maltreatment on relationship level. Living in the northeast, southeast, and Polog region are associated risk for elder maltreatment.CONCLUSION: Study findings emphasised the previous data obtained with regards to the community and relationships risk factors for elder maltreatment.

Elder Abuse and Neglect in China: Prevalence, Co-occurrence, and Intergenerational Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052098550
Author(s):  
Mengtong Chen ◽  
Ko Ling Chan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
Contextual Risk ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
The Past ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

The prevalence and patterns of elder abuse and neglect in China have been understudied. The objectives of this study were to examine the chronicity and prevalence of different patterns of elder abuse, and the influence of individual and contextual risk factors. We used data from a sample of 7,466 adults randomly recruited from six regions in China. The participants responded to a questionnaire about their demographic characteristics, childhood abuse experiences, and instances of abuse and neglect against their elderly parents. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association of elder abuse and neglect with individual and contextual factors. The results showed that one in 10 participants reported that their elderly parents had experienced abuse or neglect in the past year. The elder victims were reported to have suffered different types of abuse and neglect on multiple occasions, ranging from 3.6 to 11.82 times on average. More than 5% of participants reported that their elderly parents had suffered two or more types of abuse and neglect in the past year, accounting for 40% of the elderly victims. The co-occurrence of elder abuse within elderly couples was also high. Reports of abuse and neglect of elderly parents were related to low socioeconomic status, living in rural areas, and the experience of childhood abuse of the participants. This study supports the model of intergenerational transmission of violence in the Chinese population. The high prevalence, chronicity, and co-occurrence of elder abuse and neglect underline the importance of screening for risk factors, and have implications for preventive practice and policy.

An Update on Elder Abuse and Neglect

1994 ◽  
Vol 39 (8_suppl) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Vida
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Abuse and neglect of the elderly represent an important social problem in Canada. Forms of elder abuse and neglect include physical, psychological and material abuse; neglect, both intentional and unintentional; and violation of legal rights. The definitions, signs, and symptoms of elder abuse and neglect are discussed, as are estimates of incidence and prevalence, and descriptions of possible risk factors. The evolution of legislation regarding the reporting of elder abuse and neglect is reviewed, as are relevant areas of common law, the Civil Code, and the Criminal Code. This is followed by an overview of practical considerations in clinical management, and finally by recommendations for further research.

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Community: A Population-Based Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 1906-1912 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Burnes ◽  
Karl Pillemer ◽  
Paul L. Caccamise ◽  
Art Mason ◽  
Charles R. Henderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Reported Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Nine-Year Observational Cohort Study

1997 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Lachs ◽  
C. Williams ◽  
S. O'Brien ◽  
L. Hurst ◽  
R. Horwitz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Observational Cohort Study ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Observational Cohort

scholarly journals Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect: Findings from First Macedonian Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-359
Author(s):  
Dimitrinka Jordanova Peshevska ◽  
Marijana Markovik ◽  
Dinesh Sethi ◽  
Eleonora Serafimovska ◽  
Tamara Jordanova
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Psychological Abuse ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Physical Injury ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Financial Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

OBJECTIVES: One of the study objectives was to explore the prevalence of elder abuse and neglect in the country.METHOD: Total of 960 respondents aged 65 years and above (44.7% of male and 55.3%) in private households, from all eight statistical regions participated in the study. Respondents were sampled through three staged national representative sampling procedure. Data were collected using a cognitively validated questionnaire for investigating elder abuse and neglect (psychological abuse, physical abuse, physical injury; financial abuse; sexual abuse and neglect) and Geriatric Depression Scale. The MMSE test was used as a pre-selection method. Statistical significance was set up at p < 0.05.RESULTS: Three hundred seven (32.0%) respondents reported experience of any type of abuse and neglect.  A single form of abuse was reported by 56.4% of participants, and two types of abuse by 27.4% of participants reporting abuse. Data showed that psychological abuse was the most prevalent form of abuse (25.7%), followed by financial abuse (12.0%), physical abuse (5.7%), physical injury (3.1%) and sexual abuse, and reported only by females (1.3%). Some type of neglect was reported by 6.5% of respondents.CONCLUSIONS: Defining the phenomenon of elder abuse and neglect in the context of our country can facilitate support of abused older people and, most importantly, may help develop policy and programmes based on evidence-based practices, targeting prevention and response.

scholarly journals Impact of Sensitization of Family Caregivers upon Treatment Compliance among Geriatric Patients Suffering from Elder Abuse and Neglect

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Rishabh Garg ◽  
Khurshid Mattoo ◽  
Lakshya Kumar ◽  
Imran Khalid ◽  
Fawaz Baig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Impact

Geriatric patients in various outpatient department (OPDs) have been found to agonize from elder abuse and neglect (EAN). Such suffering imposes depressive states within individuals, which in turn affects treatment compliance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of sensitization (psychotherapeutic) of family caregivers (FCGs) upon two denture treatment parameters (maintenance and treatment satisfaction) among EAN patients and compare the differences in outcome with non-abused patients. A survey of completely edentulous subjects (n = 860, aged 41–80 years) provided a sampling frame of 332 EAN patients from which 150 patients (including FCGs) fulfilling the study criteria were distributed (simple random, convenient) into two groups (Group A—control, Group B—test). FCG sensitization for subjects in Group B was performed by a clinical psychologist in 2–4 short (30 min) sessions. Demographic characteristics (frequency) were measured using a self-reported questionnaire, denture maintenance was measured using a denture hygiene index (scores), and treatment satisfaction was analyzed on a 10-point visual analog scale. Relevant data were calculated for means and absolute/relative frequencies. Any difference between two groups was estimated using an unpaired t-test while the level of relationship was determined by Karl Pearson’s test at a p-value of < 0.05. The results showed highest frequency (38.6%) for neglect, with elder neglect (EN) being most common (38.14% alone and 14% in combination). EN was found more if the FCG was a son (52%), in the age group (21–30 years), and with low education and low income (75%). Patients whose FCGs were counselled (Group B) demonstrated low denture plaque scores (mean = 1.38 ± 0.618), while demonstrating comparatively higher scores in six different parameters of treatment satisfaction. Differences between the two groups for both parameters were also found to be statistically significant. Psychotherapeutic counselling in the form of FCG sensitization brings better results of denture maintenance and treatment satisfaction.

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