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Elder Abuse During COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Srinivasan Chokkanathan1, Jayashree Mohanty2
1National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Summary
Elder abuse prevalence in Ontario, Canada was 16.1% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors like family conflict, ageism, and loneliness increased vulnerability, highlighting the need for interventions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Elder abuse is a significant public health issue.
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges and stressors for older adults.
- Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for elder abuse during crises is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of elder abuse among older adults in Ontario, Canada.
- To identify factors associated with elder abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To inform the development of targeted prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design utilizing a Qualtrics survey.
- Recruitment through social media, email listservs, and research panels.
- Analysis of data from 361 respondents aged 51 years and older.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of elder abuse was found to be 16.1% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hierarchical logistic regression indicated that family and community variables significantly improved model fit.
- Increased vulnerability was associated with male gender, living with others, family conflicts, ageism, loneliness, and COVID-19 stressors.
Conclusions:
- Elder abuse is a prevalent issue among older adults in Ontario, exacerbated by the pandemic.
- Multisectoral and multilevel interventions are necessary for prevention and management.
- Addressing factors like ageism, loneliness, and family conflict is key to protecting older adults.
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