Physical and psychological violence against the elderly: prevalence and associated factors - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

Physical and psychological violence against the elderly: prevalence and associated factors |

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to verify the prevalence and associated factors to physical and psychological violence against elderlies and trace the sociodemographic and clinical indicators of this population.

Method:

household survey conducted in 729 elderlies Uberaba - MG. Data were analyzed by Chi-square test and logistic regression (p < 0,05).

Results:

the prevalence of elderly on violence was 20.9%, and 5.9% to 20.9% for physical and psychological. Among them prevailed women; with 60├80 years; no education; with income, with their partner as the primary aggressor; negative self-perception of health, hospitalization in the last year and presence of multimorbidities. The violence has been associated with have 60├80 years, living with your partner and dependence for instrumental activities of daily living.

Conclusion:

reinforces the need for early identification of domestic violence and invest in both the old protective actions and in maintaining functional capacity and social inclusion.