Consequences of elder abuse and neglect: A systematic review of observational studies

RM Yunus, NN Hairi, WY Choo - Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
This article presents the results of a systematic review of the consequences of elder abuse
and neglect (EAN). A systematic search was conducted in seven electronic databases and …

Elder abuse and psychological well-being: A systematic review and implications for research and policy-A mini review

XQ Dong, RJ Chen, ES Chang, M Simon - Gerontology, 2013 - karger.com
Elder abuse and psychological distress are both important geriatric syndromes and are
independently associated with premature morbidity and mortality. Despite recent advances …

Mental health of elders in retirement communities: Is loneliness a key factor?

AK Bekhet, JA Zauszniewski - Archives of psychiatric nursing, 2012 - Elsevier
Loneliness is often manifested by intense feelings of emptiness and abandonment and can
lead to depression and suicide. The prevalence of loneliness in older adults is estimated to …

[HTML][HTML] Violence and associated health outcomes among older adults in India: a gendered perspective

S Srivastava, T Muhammad - SSM-population health, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Since older population in India continue to rely on family and social networks
for care and support, understanding the health outcomes associated with violence within …

Body image satisfaction and weight concerns among a Mediterranean adult population

MM Bibiloni, JL Coll, J Pich, A Pons, JA Tur - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background People tend to underestimate their current weight and overestimate their height
minimizing health risk factors. The aim of this study was to assess body weight satisfaction …

Factors associated with post-traumatic growth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a national sample of US military veterans

PJ Na, J Tsai, SM Southwick, RH Pietrzak - Social science & medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Rationale The COVID-19 pandemic has had numerous negative effects globally,
contributing to mortality, social restriction, and psychological distress. To date, however, the …

The national elder mistreatment study: An 8-year longitudinal study of outcomes

R Acierno, MA Hernandez-Tejada… - Journal of elder …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: To conduct an 8-year follow-up of the National Elder Mistreatment Study (NEMS)
and specify risk ratios for negative outcomes of elder abuse, including DSM-5 defined …

Prevalence, risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic in US military veterans with pre-existing psychiatric conditions

PJ Na, J Tsai, ML Hill, B Nichter, SB Norman… - Journal of Psychiatric …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively affected the
mental health of the general population. However, less is known about its impact on …

Homelessness among a nationally representative sample of US veterans: prevalence, service utilization, and correlates

J Tsai, B Link, RA Rosenheck, RH Pietrzak - Social psychiatry and …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose To examine the prevalence of lifetime homelessness among veterans and use of
Veterans Affairs (VA) homeless services, as well as their association with sociodemographic …

Development and psychometric properties of the Geriatric Mistreatment Scale

L Giraldo‐Rodríguez… - Geriatrics & Gerontology …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Aim: Elder mistreatment is a phenomenon that has increased proportionally to the increase
in the number of older adults in different populations of the world. So far, in Mexico there is …