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Published on: September 30, 2020
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Determining depression, abuse, and neglect in elderly individuals.
Nesrin Özer1, Derya Tanriverdi2
1Psychiatric Nursing Doctoral Programme, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Summary
Elder abuse, including emotional abuse and neglect, is prevalent in older adults and significantly linked to depression. Mental health professionals should integrate elder abuse screening into routine care, especially for high-risk individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Investigates the prevalence of depression, abuse, and neglect in elderly populations.
- Highlights the significant impact of these issues on the well-being of older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of various forms of elder abuse and their correlation with depression.
- To identify risk factors associated with elder abuse and neglect in the elderly population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 315 elderly individuals.
- Data collection via personal information forms, elder abuse assessment, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Main Results:
- High rates of emotional abuse (51.4%) and neglect (35.6%) were observed.
- Elder abuse and neglect were significantly associated with higher depression scores (P < 0.05).
- Risk factors included advanced age, being female, single status, low education, lack of independent income, and self-care limitations.
Conclusions:
- Elder abuse and neglect are significant issues among older adults, often co-occurring with depression.
- Mental health professionals play a crucial role in early detection and management of elder abuse.
- Recommendations include developing and implementing guidelines for abuse detection and treatment, particularly for at-risk groups.
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