Prevalence and Psychological Impact of Chinese Elder Abuse

Yan, Elsie; Tang, Catherine So‐kum

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“…Contrariando, a idéia vigente de que a cultura oriental é marcada pelo respeito e o cuidado aos idosos, observou-se alta prevalência de abuso contra o idoso na China. 22 Essas variações entre as nações remetem a aspectos culturais, mas também indicam a infl uência da qualidade metodológica.…”

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“…5,16,18,20,22,23 reportam coefi cientes mais elevados, com prevalências que chegam a quase 50%, como no caso da violência psicológica contra idosos na Finlândia. 5 Esse país apresentou elevado número de maus-tratos.…”

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“…Uma observação deve ser feita também com relação ao estudo realizado na Suécia e Dinamarca, com prevalência de abuso geral de 8%. 20 A China destacou-se por apresentar baixa prevalência de abuso físico, em torno de 2%, 22 em contraposição à alta prevalência de abuso verbal, com coefi cientes superiores a 20%. 22 A descrição dos estudos avaliados na presente revisão é apresentada na Tabela 1.…”

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Prevalência de maus-tratos na terceira idade: revisão sistemática

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Blay

2007

Rev. Saúde Pública

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Prevalência de maus-tratos na terceira idade: revisão sistemáticaPrevalence of elder abuse: a systematic review RESUMO OBJETIVO: Identifi car estudos sobre prevalência de abuso na terceira idade e analisar a qualidade dos estudos. MÉTODOS:Revisão sistemática estudos de base populacional em bases de dados eletrônicos (PubMed, LILACS, Embase, ISI, PsycInfo), referente aos anos de 1988 a 2005. Foram incluídos os estudos de base populacional e excluídos os estudos sem defi nição metodológica delineada e estudos realizados em clientela de serviços especializados. RESULTADOS:Foram encontrados 440 artigos, mas apenas 11 artigos foram selecionados. A maioria dos artigos foi de corte transversal, apenas dois apresentaram desenho longitudinal. Os estudos foram conduzidos em diversas regiões do mundo, sobretudo dos Estados Unidos e da Europa. Observou-se variação nas defi nições de abuso. Os estudos de prevalência encontraram coefi cientes de abuso físico entre 1,2% (Holanda) e 18% (Finlândia). CONCLUSÕES:Existe substancial variação de prevalência entre os países, parecendo haver uma variável cultural importante. Como o número de idosos é crescente no mundo, são necessários mais estudos de base populacional representativos dessa faixa etária para melhor compreensão do fenômeno. DESCRITORES: Maus-tratos ao idoso. Violência doméstica. Estudos epidemiológicos. Literatura de revisão. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:To identify prevalence studies of abuse among elderly and assess their quality. METHODS:A systematic literature review was performed through PubMed, LILACS, Embase, ISI, and PsycInfo, for the period between 1988 and 2005. Population-based studies were included and studies without clear methodological defi nition and with clinical and service samples were excluded.RESULTS: There were found 440 articles, but only 11 of them were selected. Most were cross-sectional designs and only two were longitudinal studies. These studies were conducted in various countries worldwide, mostly in US and Europe. They varied widely in terms of abuse defi nition. Prevalence of physical abuse ranged from 1.2% (Holland) to 18% (Finland). CONCLUSIONS:There is a considerable prevalence variation between sites.Revisão Sistemática | Sistematic Review

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Prevalência de maus-tratos na terceira idade: revisão sistemática

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Blay

2007

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“…For each category, two were male and two were female, except the four males for the 'single male' category and four females for the 'widow' category. These categories and the criteria of identification of elder abuse and neglect have been derived from the researcher's knowledge and observation, as well as from literature found relevant to the issue [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. The respondents were from diverse professionals, and only those who agreed to provide information were included in the sample.…”

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Elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh: understanding issues, associated factors and consequences

Farid¹

2017

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Background. Fewer studies have attempted to address elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh despite its widespread prevalence and fatal consequences. Objectives. To collect qualitative facts concerning the nature of elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh and to find out the causes and impacts of this malpractice. Material and methods. The study categorized older people into ten broader classes and selected four old persons purposively under each category for an in-depth case study. In addition, Focus Group Discussion, Key Informants Interview and observational methods were also used to draw supplementary data. Results. The results show that all old persons interviewed, irrespective of socio-economic status, came up against varying degrees of abuse and neglect by their families, relatives and communities that resulted in their physical ill-health and mental distress. Financial and physical abuses were found more frequent among poor and weaker sections, whereas psychological abuse appeared as severe among those belonging to the middle and affluent classes. Families having strong religious practices and a long tradition of taking care of the elderly were less subjected to elder mistreatment. As is revealed, along with various other factors, degradation of moral and religious values, new family structure and the lower socio-economic status of old people were associated with the maltreatment they faced. Conclusions. Socio-economic insecurity and a poor institutional mechanism for old persons cause a higher incidence of elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh, which calls for immediate action from all levels.

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“…18 Other studies in Hong Kong have found the prevalence of EM to be 20%. 19 Despite these studies, there is still a gap in our current understanding of EM in Chinese populations.…”

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Is Impairment in Physical Function Associated with Increased Risk of Elder MistreatMent? Findings from a Community-Dwelling Chinese Population

Robson

Dong²,

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2010

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This article by Dong and Simon provides us with unique insight into mistreatment of the elderly as both a human rights issue and a public health issue. Chinese culture and customs are not well-known to many people; however, in less than four decades, one-quarter of the world's elderly population will be Chinese. There is a strong bond within Chinese families that spans generations. This bond is being tested and, in many cases, disrupted with the rapid economic changes in China, the new mobility of rural populations, and the influence of Western culture on Chinese culture. Dong and Simon have completed the first study of the aging Chinese population to examine the association of elder mistreatment and physical function. The metrics and measures used in this study can also translate into other cultures around the global with the same challenges. Despite its limitations, this study provides a starting point for examining this important global public health issue.

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Prevalence and Psychological Impact of Chinese Elder Abuse

Cited by 124 publications

References 27 publications

Prevalência de maus-tratos na terceira idade: revisão sistemática

Prevalência de maus-tratos na terceira idade: revisão sistemática

Elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh: understanding issues, associated factors and consequences

Is Impairment in Physical Function Associated with Increased Risk of Elder MistreatMent? Findings from a Community-Dwelling Chinese Population

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