Elder Abuse in the African Diaspora: A Review |
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Authors: | Charles P Mouton Janet H Southerland |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555, USA;2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, 1005 Dr. DB Todd, Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208, USA |
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Abstract: | BackgroundAs with many other populations, abuse of older adults is a growing problem across the Africa Diaspora. Modernization and urbanization are eroding the traditional values of respect for older adults. Also, older adults living in environments with limited social and economic resources, and having no means of economic support create a recipe for elder abuse and neglect.MethodsThis article reviews the current literature on the epidemiology, risk factors, and interventions used for elder abuse across the African Diaspora.ResultsReports of elder abuse range from 24.9% to 81.1% across the Diaspora. Risk factors include cognitive and physical impairment, social isolation, lack of resources and widowhood.ConclusionCommunity-based programs using the unique social networks of older populations of African descent can provide a venue to improve caregiver training and support, reinforce traditional filial and informal caregiving practices, increase the utilization of available governmental and institutional. |
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Keywords: | Elder abuse African americans |
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