Prevalence of abuse among the elderly population of Syangja, Nepal

Acharya, Shiva Raj; Suman, B. K.; Pahari, Sandip; Shin, Yong Chul; Moon, Dae-Hyuk

doi:10.1186/s12889-021-11417-0

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“…And these include: female gender, younger age, economic problems, city living, comorbidities, depression, disability and dependence. Our results are consistent with the results presented by other researchers [ 7 , 35 , 39 , 40 , 41 ]. Our research also indicates that statistically single people were more likely to experience abuse.…”

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High Rate of Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID-19—A Cross Sectional Study of Geriatric and Neurology Clinic Patients

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Biercewicz

Wiśniewski

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is believed to have caused a sharp increase in the incidence of elder abuse (EA), including as a result of isolation, social distance combined with increased interpersonal stressors. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the elder abuse rates and the characteristics of risk factors. A total of 347 patients hospitalized in the Department of Neurology and Department of Geriatrics at University Hospital No. 1 in Bydgoszcz were selected as subjects for the analysis. The tools used in the study are: Authors-Designed Questionnaire, the Geriatric Depression Scale and the Activities of Daily Living Scale. Descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and logistic regression analyses were used. In the studied population, nearly 45% of the elderly were victims of violence. This represents an increase of more than 6 percent compared to the pre-pandemic. The most common type of EA was psychological abuse (72.3%). In the final models, the risk factors include, among others, low income (OR = 3.60, 95% CI = 1.93–6.72), chronic diseases (OR = 2.06, 95% CI = 1.28–3.31), poor relationship with the family (OR = 3.26, 95% CI = 1.96–5.43), and moderate and severe depression (OR = 18.29, 95% CI = 10.24–32.69; OR = 18.49, 95% CI = 3.91–87.30, respectively). Moreover, moderate functional impairment 5.52 times more often and severe functional impairment 21.07 times more likely to predispose to EA. People who suffered from COVID-19 are 1.59 times more likely to be victims of EA (95% CI = 1.03–2.46). In this study, we saw significant increases in EA rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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confidence: 94%

High Rate of Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID-19—A Cross Sectional Study of Geriatric and Neurology Clinic Patients

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Biercewicz

Wiśniewski

et al. 2021

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“…A common risk factor is being female (Acharya et al, 2021; Alizadeh-Khoei et al, 2014; Carmona-Torres et al, 2020; Curcio et al, 2019; Kaur et al, 2015; Koga et al, 2020; Ribot et al, 2015). Additionally, poor physical health is associated with an increased risk of EM (Acharya et al, 2021; Alizadeh-Khoei et al, 2014; Blay et al, 2017; Burnes et al, 2015; Cevik et al, 2021; Koga et al, 2020; Leung et al, 2017; Melchiorre et al, 2016; Sooryanarayana et al, 2017). Poor mental health was also demonstrated as a risk factor for EM (Blay et al, 2017; Chokkanathan, 2018; Fraga Dominguez et al, 2021; Koga et al, 2020; M. Lee & Kim, 2014; Melchiorre et al, 2016; Sooryanarayana et al, 2017).…”

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“…Factors indicative of low SES were poor finances, illiteracy, and low education. For example, poor finances were often cited as a risk factor (Acharya et al, 2021; Alizadeh-Khoei et al, 2014; Burnes et al, 2015; Cevik et al, 2021; Chang & Levy, 2021; Du & Chen, 2021; Kulakçı Altıntaş & Korkmaz Aslan, 2020; Mohseni et al, 2019). Additional studies noted the role of illiteracy (Acharya et al, 2021; Carmona-Torres et al, 2020; Hosseinkhani et al, 2017; Kulakçı Altıntaş & Korkmaz Aslan, 2020; Yadav et al, 2018).…”

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“…For example, poor finances were often cited as a risk factor (Acharya et al, 2021; Alizadeh-Khoei et al, 2014; Burnes et al, 2015; Cevik et al, 2021; Chang & Levy, 2021; Du & Chen, 2021; Kulakçı Altıntaş & Korkmaz Aslan, 2020; Mohseni et al, 2019). Additional studies noted the role of illiteracy (Acharya et al, 2021; Carmona-Torres et al, 2020; Hosseinkhani et al, 2017; Kulakçı Altıntaş & Korkmaz Aslan, 2020; Yadav et al, 2018). Finally, low education was demonstrated as an individual, victim-level risk factor (Blay et al, 2017; Cevik et al, 2021; Curcio et al, 2019; Du & Chen, 2021).…”

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Global Review of Elder Mistreatment Research

Hancock

Pillemer

2023

GeroPsych

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Abstract. Elder mistreatment (EM) is a global phenomenon, affecting an estimated 1 in 6 older adults. It is associated with many negative consequences, including worsening physical and mental health. The present work presents a narrative review of the prevalence and incidence of EM from 2014–2022. The studies included provided evidence of prevalence or incidence of elder abuse at national or subnational levels of at least one type of EM, though most studies often report rates of many types of EM. Overall, we retained 35 studies, comprising 41 different prevalence or incidence rates across five continents. The rates of EM varied widely both within and between countries. While less studied, we also present incidence rates, the rates of elder-on-elder mistreatment in institutional settings, and the rates of mistreatment by caregivers and discuss interventions and policy implications.

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“…Abuse is defined as doing, not doing, or quitting an activity by healthcare providers that may have negative consequences for the patient (1). Abuse includes physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional abuse, as well as neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation (2).…”

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Abuse in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Komlakh

Hatefi

2022

Arch Neurosci

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Background: One of the chronic diseases with various challenges for patients and caregivers is spinal cord injury (SCI). The spread and prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been an influential risk factor for abuse. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the rate of abuse in patients with SCI during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study population was all SCI cases in Ilam, Iran. Researcher-made forms and questionnaires with confirmed validity and reliability, including the demographic characteristics, form and perceived abuse researcher-made questionnaire for people with SCI, were used. The perceived abuse questionnaire for patients with SCI was a researcher-made questionnaire designed based on library studies, interviews with patients, and determination of abuse instances. This instrument consists of 20 questions answered as yes (score 1) or no (score 0). After data collection, statistical analyzes were performed using the SPSS software version 16. Results: According to our results, the mean ± SD of the perceived abuse score by caregivers and patients was 8.48 ± 2.31 and 42.45% during the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. Moreover, the mean ± SD of the age of patients was 62.86 ± 19.15 years, and the patient abuse increased with elevation in age (P = 0, F = 27.42). The possible abuse score was 0 - 20 divided into three categories of low (20, 20.4%), moderate (76, 76.5%), and high (2, 2%). The perceived abuse score was significantly higher among women and patients with a history of more than 10 years of SCI. Abuse prevalence did not have a significant relationship with income and marital status. Regarding age and abuse, our results showed a rise in perceived abuse scores with an increase in age. Conclusions: The present study showed that it is necessary to take measures to prevent abuse in patients with SCI. Moreover, the prevalence of abuse related to COVID-19 in patients with SCI was high. Therefore, preventive actions need to be proposed in this field.

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Prevalence of abuse among the elderly population of Syangja, Nepal

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

High Rate of Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID-19—A Cross Sectional Study of Geriatric and Neurology Clinic Patients

High Rate of Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID-19—A Cross Sectional Study of Geriatric and Neurology Clinic Patients

Global Review of Elder Mistreatment Research

Abuse in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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