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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