A Systematic Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors for Elder Abuse in Asia

Chau Wai Elsie Yan; Ko Ling Edward Chan; Agnes Tiwari

doi:10.1177/1524838014555033

A Systematic Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors for Elder Abuse in Asia

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Abstract

In 2012, 11% of the population in Asia were aged 60 years and over. This is expected to rise to 24% by 2050. This article discusses the unique features of Asian cultures that are relevant to the understanding of elder abuse and summarizes the existing literature looking at the prevalence and risk factors of such abuse in Asian populations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	199-219
Number of pages	21
Journal	Trauma, Violence, and Abuse
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838014555033
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Externally published	Yes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

domestic violence
domestic violence and cultural contexts
elder abuse
predicting domestic violence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Applied Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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