Elder abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress in community‐dwelling older adults
Melike Yalçın Gürsoy,
Sabriye Uçan Yamaç
Abstract:BackgroundElder abuse as an important public health issue is associated in the literature with various physical and psychological symptoms. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between elder abuse and depression, anxiety, and stress in the elderly living in the community.MethodThe cross‐sectional study was completed with 729 older people. Data were collected through a face‐to‐face interview and a survey form. The Geriatric Mistreatment Scale (GMS) was used to evaluate elder abuse and the Depre… Show more
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