Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect: Findings from First Macedonian Study

Peshevska, Dimitrinka Jordanova; Markovik, Marijana; Sethi, Dinesh; Serafimovska, Eleonora; Jordanova, Tamara

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2014.061

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“…The elderly population is also projected to grow exponentially [ 13 ]. According to our findings, 203 (54.5%) of the elderly have been reported to some forms of abuse which is slightly higher in comparison to other studies [ 15 , 19 , 23 , 25 , 29 ]. This could be due to a difference in research settings.…”

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Prevalence of abuse among the elderly population of Syangja, Nepal

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Background Elder abuse is recognized as a serious public health concern and top priority aging issues. World Health Organization reported that around 1 out of 6 old people in the world experienced some form of abuse. This study was carried out to find out the prevalence of different forms of abuse among elderly Nepalese people. Methods The cross-sectional, quantitative analytical study was carried out among 373 elders of the Syangja district of Nepal. The study population was selected through simple, proportionate, and systematic sampling methods. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Results The majority of participants were female (54.5%). The prevalence of elderly abuse was found to be 54.5%. The most common form of abuse among the elderly population was neglect (23.1%), psychological abuse (20.6%), physical abuse (6.5%), financial abuse (2.4%), and sexual abuse (1.9%). Elderly females were significantly more likely to experience physical and psychological abuse. Conclusion More than half of the elderly experienced at least one form of abuse. Neglect was found to be the most common form of abuse. The abuse was prevalent among elderly who were ill and with the habit of tobacco and alcohol consumption.

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“…There are various research reports focused on elderly abuse in Western countries [ 18 , 29 ]. However, limited research has been done on this topic in developing countries like Nepal.…”

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“…There is still stigma among these generations and a small number of older people admit age discrimination. 18 The elderly in R.N. Macedonia have equal access to rights and services, but the respondents pointed out that it is necessary for the health institutions to be closer to them.…”

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Organization of health care of elderly people in the city of Skopje - conditions and needs

Totikj,

Kjosevska,

Velikj Stefanovska

2022

Arch Pub Health

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The main goal of the paper was to understand the attitudes of the elderly in the city of Skopje regarding health care, organization and functioning of the health system for ensuring healthy and active aging. Methods: A descriptive-analytical method was used to present the results of the study (cross-sectional study) conducted on the territory of the city of Skopje in the period March-April 2019. A total of 350 respondents aged 65+ were included. A questionnaire containing 53 questions was developed and was designed to suit the age and sex of the respondents. The questionnaire was divided into four parts: first part - general and demographic characteristics; second part - health care; third part - mobility of the elderly; fourth part - conditions and lifestyle. The statistical analysis was performed with Windows 7.0 and SPSS, version 14. A statistical significance was used for two-way tests with a significance level of p <0.05. Results: Of the total of 350 respondents, 133 (38%) were male, and 217 (62%) were female, with a sex ratio of 0.61 : 1. According to the answers given by the respondents in our sample, 50 (37.9%) men and 124 (57.14%) women had chronic diseases. A total of 260 (75.6%) respondents stated that they were satisfied with the health information system "My Appointment" (“Moj Termin”). In terms of sex, 101 (78.9%) men and 159 (73.6%) women were satisfied with "My Appointment". A total of 84 (24.4%), 27 (21.1%) men and 57 (26.4%) women, stated that they were dissatisfied with this service. Forty-seven (47.5%) respondents said that discrimination in health care was done by a doctor, 43 (43.4%) said it was done by a nurse and according to 9 (9.1%) respondents, discrimination was done by both the doctor and the nurse. The results obtained showed that more often highly educated people recognized discrimination and abuse by the health personnel than people with lower level of education. Conclusion: The elderly exercise partially their rights to social and health care. The elderly would like to expand the opportunities for social and health benefits. In the self-assessment of the health condition, most of the elderly perceived their health status to be relatively good. The analysis showed a higher percentage of chronic illnesses in women than in men. Тhere is a correlation between active and healthy aging and socioeconomic conditions in which the elderly live.

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“…Due to greater physiological changes, a rise in the frequency and severity of psychiatric diseases, and social isolation brought on by becoming estranged from friends and companions, older individuals report feeling lonelier than those of other age groups. Additionally, they have fewer opportunities for social interaction, fewer sources of money, and frequently have to avoid children (Acharya et al 2021;Beard et al, 2016;Peshevska et al, 2014).…”

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Situation, Risks and Prevention Strategies of Elder Abuse: A Lesson for Nepal

Nepal,

Aryal,

Poudel

2023

Mangal Res. J.

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The purpose of this paper is to identify and summarize the body of research on elder abuse in order to offer a more thorough understanding of the topic. Specifically, the goal is to identify and discuss the situation, risks and preventive measures related to elder abuse in light of Nepal's aging population. This narrative review was conducted after searching the article databases including Google Scholar, PubMed and Nepjol. A total of twenty seven journal articles, four systematic review articles, five books, five reports, one dissertation, two national acts of Nepal, four webpage articles and one methodological journal article were reviewed during a period from September 2022 to June 2023. The narrative review in the area of elder abuse is reflected in this article. Studies have shown that several misuse hazards are higher for senior citizens. Elder abuse is any single or recurrent act that hurts or distresses an older person and takes place in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust. The aging populations of many nations, including Nepal, are growing quickly, as are the number of senior abuse incidents. There are numerous government organizations, international and national non-governmental organizations, and local bodies doing admirable work concerning the investigation of elder abuse and the provision of assistance to elder abuse victims through the sharing of research experiences and the practical implementation of various prevention strategies. However, much more needs to be done for this at-risk population group in our society. In addition to raising social security for all seniors, it is recommended that each municipality in Nepal build an Elderly Service Center.

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Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect: Findings from First Macedonian Study

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Prevalence of abuse among the elderly population of Syangja, Nepal

Prevalence of abuse among the elderly population of Syangja, Nepal

Organization of health care of elderly people in the city of Skopje - conditions and needs

Situation, Risks and Prevention Strategies of Elder Abuse: A Lesson for Nepal

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