Abstract
The purpose of current research was an attempt to gauge the prevalence of elderly abuse and its associated factors among the elderly population residing in district Lahore. Interview schedule and elderly abuse scale was used as instruments for data collection. Multistage sampling technique applied to take sample size of 200 elderly. Binary logistic regression analysis and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis test have been applied. The major findings of the study depict pervasive prevalence of psychological abuse and neglect among elderly. Regression analysis estimated that family system, area of residence, working status, prevalence of diseases, gender, working status, family behavior, autonomy, financial assault remained statistically significant predictors of elderly abuse and considered as risk factors or associated factors of abuse. Moreover female elderly experienced more abuse than male elderly. Keeping in view results of the study, it has been suggested that elders need urgent attention to increase their respect, wellbeing and integration in the society. Awareness sessions for the family members are needed to be implemented to make them realize the importance of their better adjustment in life that will ensure their successful aging
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