Perception of elder abuse at home by residents in Juazeiro city, BA

• Autor(a) principal: Bezerra,Maria Luiza Barros Fernandes
• Data de Publicação: 2014
• Outros Autores: Rosa,Edinete Maria
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://ggaging.com/details/114
• topic: Domestic violence, elderly and coping.

<p><b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To analyze the perception of violence by elderly residents of Juazeiro (BA) and how they react to the situation.<br> <b>METHODS:</b> This qualitative study, with the participation of 10 elderly people between 64 and 84 years old, with evidence of violence and attending a Family Health Unit. The bioecological theory of human development of Bronfenbrenner (1998) was the theoretical framework used and allowed the study of the elderly within the family microsystem and its integration within this ecological environment. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with open questions. The analysis was performed after the transcription of the interviews.<br> <b>RESULTS:</b> The results indicate the following forms of violence: psychological (90%), neglect (100%), financial (50%), physical (30%) and abandon (30%). The violence was perceived in the actions and circumstances experienced daily, such as confusion, drink, fight, disagreement, brutality, physical aggression and disobedience. The reaction of elderly people facing situations of violence seemed as nonexistent, timid, fearful and fragile. Some seniors responded by pathological manifestation. The support of family, friends and religion were the coping strategies used.<br> <b>CONCLUSION:</b> The violence is perceived by the elderly resident of Juazeiro, but they have presented no reaction to the situation. There is a need to articulate a support network to form partnerships to combat violence.</p>