Prevalence and associated risk factors of elder self-neglect among community-dwelling older adults in Turkey

Özmete E., Yıldırım H., Duru S., Pak M.

JOURNAL OF ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT, cilt.1, sa.X, ss.1-18, 2025 (SSCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: X
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/08946566.2025.2478384
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Criminal Justice Abstracts, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-18
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The global increase in the elderly population requires the examination of the problems related to aging. Meeting the multiple and increasing needs of older adults is critical for their health and well-being. This study aims to determine the prevalence of elder self-neglect and associated risk factors. Predictive correlational research was performed. The study sample consists of individuals over 65 (n=484). According to the findings of this study, being a woman, living alone, lack of awareness about regular medication use, and having low daily living activities were found determinants of elder self-neglect. Also, some health-related variables such as chronic diseases, smoking, and alcohol use were associated with elder self-neglect. Identifying the risk factors associated with elder self-neglect will provide a guide for elderly welfare and especially healthcare professionals. Elderly people suspected of self-neglect may be detected at an early stage and directed to preventive and therapeutic interventions.