Citation

Paiva MM, Tavares DM. Rev. Bras. Enferm. 2015; 68(6): 1035-1041.

Vernacular Title

Violência física e psicológica contra idosos: prevalência e fatores associados.

Affiliation

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Atenção à Saúde, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Associacao Brasilerira de Enfermagem)

DOI

10.1590/0034-7167.2015680606i

PMID

26676424

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.

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