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Abuse of Hispanic elders.

M E Otiniano1, C R Herrera

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas-Houston Medical School 77030, USA.

Texas Medicine
|August 10, 2000
PubMed
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Hispanic elder abuse is underconsidered, with self-neglect being most common. Adult children are frequent perpetrators, and women are more vulnerable, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Elder abuse among Hispanic populations is underreported and understudied.
  • Existing data on the nature, extent, and consequences of abuse in this demographic is limited.
  • Adult Protective Services (APS) data provides a valuable, though incomplete, source for understanding trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the nature, extent, and consequences of elder abuse within the Hispanic community.
  • To identify common forms of abuse, perpetrator characteristics, and victim demographics.
  • To highlight barriers to intervention and inform prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 16,677 valid cases of abuse reported to Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) between 1991 and 1995.

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  • Inclusion criteria focused on community-dwelling Hispanic elders; nursing home cases were excluded.
  • Data examined included abuse type, perpetrator, victim demographics, and trends over a 5-year period.

    • Main Results:

    • Hispanic elders constituted 20.6% of all elderly APS cases, with a 10-20% annual increase observed.
    • Self-neglect was the most prevalent form of abuse (63.2%), often with multiple allegations.
    • Adult children were the most common perpetrators (44.6%), and women were twice as likely to be victims compared to men.

    Conclusions:

    • Hispanic elder abuse is a significant and growing issue, with self-neglect and familial perpetration being key concerns.
    • Victim reluctance to engage with services presents a major barrier to effective intervention.
    • Prevention strategies must be developed, considering the specific characteristics of both victims and abusers in this population.