Mortality among elder abuse victims in rural Malaysia: A two-year population-based descriptive study

Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Choo, Wan Yuen; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Sooryanarayana, Rajini; Ahmad, Shahrul Bariyah; Razak, Inayah Abdul; Peramalah, Devi; Aziz, Suriyati Abdul; Mohamad, Rosmala; Ali, Zainudin Mohd; Bulgiba, Awang

doi:10.1080/08946566.2016.1260083

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“…Worldwide prevalence of EAN was estimated at 3.2% to 27.5% [3]. In Malaysia, one study reported a 12-month prevalence of 9.6% among urban elders [4] while another reported a lifetime prevalence of 8.1% among those in the rural area [5]. …”

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Association between elder abuse and poor sleep: A cross-sectional study among rural older Malaysians

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ObjectivesTo examine the association between elder abuse and poor sleep using a Malay validated version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).DesignThis study was divided into two phases. Phase I tested the construct validity and reliability of the Malay version of PSQI. Phase II was a population-based, cross-sectional study with a multi-stage cluster sampling method. Home-based interviews were conducted by trained personnel using a structured questionnaire, to determine exposure and outcome.SettingKuala Pilah, a district in Negeri Sembilan which is one of the fourteen states in Malaysia.Participants1648 community-dwelling older Malaysians.ResultsThe Malay version of PSQI had significant test re-test reliability with intra-class correlation coefficients of 0.62. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed that one factor PSQI scale with three components (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, and sleep disturbances) was most suitable. Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.60 and composite reliability was 0.63. PSQI scores were highest among neglect (4.11), followed by physical (4.10), psychological (3.96) and financial abuse (3.60). There was a dose-response relationship between clustering of abuse and PSQI scores; 3.41, 3.50 and 3.84 for “no abuse”, “1 type of abuse” and “2 types or more”. Generalized linear models revealed six variables as significant determinants of sleep quality–abuse, co-morbidities, self-rated health, income, social support and gait speed. Among abuse subtypes, only neglect was significantly associated with poor sleep.ConclusionThe Malay PSQI was valid and reliable. Abuse was significantly associated with poor sleep. As sleep is essential for health and is a good predictor for mortality among older adults, management of abuse victims should entail sleep assessment. Interventions or treatment modalities which focus on improving sleep quality among abuse victims should be designed.

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“…Elder abuse and neglect is a significant public health and social problem that has been shown to affect the morbidity and mortality of older persons. [1][2][3] Malaysia is no exception to this phenomenon, and with an imminently aging population comes its share of problems, including elder abuse. Local studies have estimated the prevalence of elder abuse to be 4.5%-9.7%.…”

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Elder abuse: Nationwide findings among community‐dwelling Malaysian older persons

Sooryanarayana

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Wong

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Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Aim Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. This study aims to estimate its prevalence and associated factors, using representative national Malaysian data. Methods A nationwide population‐based survey involving 3977 community‐dwelling older persons aged ≥60 years was conducted via face‐to‐face interview, of whom 3466 older persons were eligible for screening using a locally validated tool. Elder abuse was defined as any one occurrence of neglect, financial, psychological, physical or sexual abuse perpetrated by someone in a position of trust that was experienced in the past 12 months. Results About 9.0% of older persons in Malaysia have experienced elder abuse in the past 12 months, with neglect being the commonest type experienced (7.5%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.54, 10.07). There is no significant difference by age group and geographical location. Males (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.7; 95% CI: 1.06, 2.60), poorer social support (aOR 5.0; 95% CI: 2.25, 11.22), dependency in activities of daily living (aOR 2.1; 95% CI: 1.23, 3.44) and a previous history of abuse (aOR 10.1; 95% CI: 4.50, 22.86) show higher odds of experiencing elder abuse. Almost 5% of abused older persons reported experiencing multiple types of abuse. Reporting is low at 19.3% with none reporting to healthcare personnel. Conclusions The prevalence of elder abuse in this study is lower than global estimates, but similar to local studies. Preventive measures and programs are crucial to overcoming elder abuse and need to be carried out at multiple levels – the individual, community, healthcare and other stakeholders. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 85–91.

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“…A previous research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association mentioned that one in every 10 older adults were engaged in different kind of abuses such as physical, mental, inancial, sexual, and neglectful (Moracco and Cole, 2009) . In Malaysia, the Prevent Elder Abuse and NegleCt InitiativE (PEACE) reported that the lifetime prevalence of elder abuse was 8.1% in the rural area (Yunus et al, 2017).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, And Perception On Elder Abuse Among Healthcare Professionals And Healthcare Students In Malaysia

Balasubramanian

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Paruchuri

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In Malaysia, elder abuse is recognized as a form of domestic violence, which is widely occurring among the geriatric population across the country. However, most of the cases remain undetected and silent, which makes it very hard to assess. The knowledge, attitude, and perception of healthcare professionals and healthcare students about elder abuse play a vital role in recognizing and reporting the cases. This study was conducted to assess their knowledge, attitude, and perceptions toward elder abuse. prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire. A total of 151 participants were included in two groups as healthcare professionals and healthcare students. The questionnaire was distributed to the respondents and the data collected were analyzed using the Chi-square test for the dichotomous variables and to look for the association between independent variables. analyzed data showed that 60 healthcare professionals and 91 healthcare students have a considerable level of attribute in each category.The participants were found to possess the basic information but not the adequate one. As both types of participants play a major role in the healthcare of the nation, it is mandatory to implement and other means to update and educate themselves.

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Mortality among elder abuse victims in rural Malaysia: A two-year population-based descriptive study

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Association between elder abuse and poor sleep: A cross-sectional study among rural older Malaysians

Association between elder abuse and poor sleep: A cross-sectional study among rural older Malaysians

Elder abuse: Nationwide findings among community‐dwelling Malaysian older persons

Knowledge, Attitude, And Perception On Elder Abuse Among Healthcare Professionals And Healthcare Students In Malaysia

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