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Analysis of the direct and indirect risk of intrafamily violence against older people

Abstract

Objective

To analyze the direct and indirect risk of intrafamily violence against older people in the city of Manaus (AM), Brazil.

Method

Population-based, quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, developed in six urban areas of this city from November 2019 to April 2021. The sample consisted of 2.280 older people, using a margin of error of 5% and a Confidence Coefficient of 95%. The Hawlek Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST), adapted for Brazil, was used.

Results

67.4% were women, mean age 69 years (±6.9), 48.6% were married and 79.9% earned less than 2 minimum wages; 73.6% shared the expenses of the house and 60.9% co-lived with children and grandchildren; it was identified that 99.8% suffered violence (direct and indirect) and 88.8% are constantly at high risk for some type of violence; 44.7% do not have someone to keep them company; 95.3% support someone; 66% feel sad or lonely; 42.6% report excessive use of alcoholic beverages by family members; 45.8% were recently hurt or injured by family members. Women and the oldest were the most violated.

Conclusion

it was evident that the experience of intergenerational co-residence brought to light the reality of intrafamily violence practiced against older people, present in 99.8% of respondents, mainly linked to negligence, omission and financial abuse. Respondents were able to point out problems arising from intra-family relationships, possibly resulting from the absence of a better emotional bond, which puts them in situations of direct and indirect violence.

Keywords
Elderly; Violence; Domestic Violence; Exposure to Violence

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