Citation

Buchwald D, Tomita S, Hartman S, Furman R, Dudden M, Manson SM. J. Gen. Intern Med. 2000; 15(8): 562-564.

Affiliation

Departments of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10940148

PMCID

PMC1495579

Abstract

To ascertain the extent of, and risk factors for, physical abuse among older urban American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), we conducted a chart review of 550 urban AI/AN primary care patients >/=50 years old seen during 1 year. Mistreatment was documented in 10%. A logistic regression found younger age (P <.001), female gender (P <.001), current depression (P <.001), and dependence on others for food (P <.05) to be significant correlates of physical abuse. In only 31% of instances of definite abuse were the authorities notified. We conclude that providers should be alert to the possibility of physical mistreatment among older urban AI/ANs. Improvements in detection and management are sorely needed.

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