Elder abuse and neglect in two different socioeconomic districts in Izmir, Turkey

Keskinoglu P., Picakciefe M., Bilgic N., Giray H., Karakus N., Ucku R.

INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, vol.19, no.4, pp.719-731, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s1041610207005315
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.719-731
  • Keywords: elder abuse, neglect, prevalence, socioeconomic level
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To determine and compare the prevalence and risk factors of elder abuse in elderly population in two different districts in Izmir, Turkey.