Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Correlates of Elder Abuse in a Community-Dwelling Older Population in Korea.

Gyeong Suk Jeon Sung-Ii ChoKyungwon ChoiKwang-Sim Jang

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)

Our results suggest that the factors that make elderly persons vulnerable to elder abuse may differ by gender. A better understanding of the risk factors for elder abuse across genders will facilitate the development of elder abuse prevention strategies, practices, and policies.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
intimate partner violence
healthcare
public health
primary care
mental health
physical activity