Physical Abuse of Elderly Adults: Victim Characteristics and Determinants of Revictimization

Friedman, Lee S.; Avila, Susan; Rizvi, Tazeen; Partida, Renee; Friedman, Daniel

doi:10.1111/jgs.14794

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“…Most were married or widowed, and more than half had completed elementary school. Similar results were found in investigations of cases of recurrent elder abuse in Chicago [9] and Virginia [10]. This is a profile that has been found in several studies analyzing this phenomenon [16,18,20,21,22].…”

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confidence: 87%

“…This corroborates the findings of a study conducted in the United States, which investigated a sample of cases of older adult maltreatment and found that, in 14% of cases, the maltreatment was ongoing [10]. Likewise, a retrospective analysis of physically abused older patients in five large hospitals in Chicago found that 52.3% had a history of polyvictimization [9].…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Regarding the place of report of multiple acts of abuse, the majority of cases in this study took place in the victim’s own residence, as was also observed in a study conducted in Chicago [9] and in other studies [8,16,21,24,25]. The home should be the place of greatest security for older adults; however, for many, it represents a space of fear and danger.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…Research indicates that older adult victims of maltreatment are more susceptible to repeated attacks [9]. A study that used data from the Sinan Net to investigate elder abuse in Brazil found that 53.6% of the victims had been previously abused [8].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Most cases of physical and sexual violence were observed in the community context, but 15.3% occurred in a nursing home environment. Individuals who were female, widowed, diagnosed with dementia, and still in contact with the perpetrator were substantially more likely to be revictimized [9].…”

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Report of multiple abuse against older adults in three Brazilian cities

Rodrigues¹,

Santos²,

Pontes³

et al. 2019

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This study analyses the multiple abuse against older adults reported to the elder abuse police units of three Brazilian cities from 2009 to 2013. This is a longitudinal and retrospective study carried out through the analysis of police reports (PRs) in the elder abuse police units of three Brazilian cities: Ribeirão Preto (SP), Teresina (PI), and João Pessoa (PB). Descriptive statistical analysis consisted of absolute and percentage frequencies. The chi-square test, Fisher’s Exact test, and Relative Risk (RR) were used to analyze the data, with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and a significance of 5%. A total of 2,313 reports of older adult abuse were analyzed, of which 245 (10.6%) were related to reports of multiple abuse, 49.4% in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 22.9% in João Pessoa, Paraíba, and 27.8% in Teresina, Piauí. Most of the victims of recurrent older adult abuse are female and younger elderly. Psychological abuse was the most recurrent, followed by financial abuse, occurring in the victim’s own home. In João Pessoa, older women and elderly living with their abusers were at a higher risk of report of multiple abuse acts. In Ribeirão Preto, living with the aggressor was a risk factor for multiple violent acts. In the total population of the study, living without companion and not living with the aggressor were identified as protective factors against recurrent violence. The need to implement social and legal actions to improve safety for the more vulnerable groups is emphasized.

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Report of multiple abuse against older adults in three Brazilian cities

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Santos²,

Pontes³

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The long‐term effects of childhood circumstances on older individuals: A systematic review

Parvin,

Johra,

Akter

et al. 2024

Aging Medicine

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Childhood experiences are known to shape individuals' development and can influence various aspects of life later on. Understanding the long‐term effects is crucial for informing interventions and policies aimed at promoting healthy aging. This review aimed to explore the long‐term effects of childhood experiences on older individuals. This systematic review comprised three distinct phases. Firstly, a systematic review was conducted, exploring databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and the Web of Science. Out of the 2116 studies initially identified, 24 studies were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Secondly, these inclusion criteria were applied to ensure that the chosen studies specifically delved into the connection between childhood experiences and outcomes in older individuals. Finally, data extraction and synthesis techniques were employed to analyze findings, facilitating the drawing of conclusions concerning the enduring impacts of childhood experiences on the well‐being of older individuals. The review's findings revealed how negative experiences in childhood continue to affect older individuals in various ways. These early‐life events have far‐reaching consequences, profoundly impacting their physical health, making them more susceptible to chronic diseases and weakening their immune system. Additionally, they affect mental health, leading to conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Cognitive function is also affected, resulting in memory problems and cognitive decline. Furthermore, these experiences impact social relationships, affecting trust, emotional control, and social isolation in later life. This review highlighted the enduring influence of childhood circumstances on the health and well‐being of older individuals. Policymakers and health care practitioners should consider these findings when developing strategies to support healthy aging and mitigate the long‐term effects of adverse childhood experiences.

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