The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Elder Abuse Negl
; 30(5): 408-423, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of elder abuse and neglect in Iran.METHODS:
We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and PsycINFO by the end of 2017. The prevalence was calculated based on the percentage or the amount reported in the studies. Heterogeneity was assessed by the I2 statistic, and the data were combined using random effects model. The results were reported as the pooled estimates and the 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42017070744).RESULTS:
A total of 16 studies involving 6,461 participants aged 60 years and over were included. The pooled prevalence for overall elder abuse was 45.7% (95% CI 27.3-64.1, p < .001).DISCUSSION:
The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect is substantial in the Iranian population aged 60 years and over. More research is needed to investigate the actual prevalence of elder abuse at the national level.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Abuso de Ancianos
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Elder Abuse Negl
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán