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

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Asogwa, L. O. [1 ]
Igbokwe, C. C. [2 ]
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[1] Fed Coll Educ, Dept Phys & Hlth Educ, Eha Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
[2] Univ Nigeria, Dept Heath & Phys Educ, Nsukka, Nigeria
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JOURNAL OF HOME ECONOMICS RESEARCH | 2010年 / 13卷
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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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