Prevalence of Abuse of the Elderly in Domestic Setting in Enugu State, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - Journal of Home Economics Research
Title Prevalence of Abuse of the Elderly in Domestic Setting in Enugu State, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 13
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2010
Page numbers 197-208
URL http://www.heran.org/html/docs/21asogwa.pdf
Abstract
This study determined the prevalence of: physical, emotional, and economic/financial abuse of the
elderly in domestic setting in Enugu State. It was a survey and data were collected using the
questionnaire. Major findings included low prevalence of physical abuse of the elderly and
moderate prevalence of economic/financial exploitation and emotional abuse of the elderly. Gender
was a significant factor in prevalence of abuse of the elderly at .05 level of significance.

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