Elder Abuse and Neglect in a Population Offering Care by a Primary Health Care Center in Izmir, Turkey

Kissal A., Beser A.

SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE, vol.50, no.2, pp.158-175, 2011 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00981389.2010.527570
  • Journal Name: SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.158-175
  • Keywords: elderly, domestic violence, public health nursing, Turkey
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of abuse and neglect of the elderly aged 65 years and older, living with their relative in a primary health care center area and affecting factors. A descriptive study included 331 people aged 65 years. The most frequent type of abuse was psychological abuse and the least frequent was sexual abuse. Female gender, low education levels, living with spouses and children, and perception of familial relationships as average or below average significantly increased abuse. The nurses providing primary health care should be able to identify and observe the elderly at risk of abuse and conduct programs preventing abuse.