Physical abuse of urban Native Americans

被引：36
作者：
Buchwald, D
Tomita, S
Hartman, S
Furman, R
Dudden, M
Manson, SP
机构：
[1] Univ Washington, Harborview Med Ctr, Dept Med, Seattle, WA 98104 USA
[2] Univ Washington, Dept Social Work, Seattle, WA 98104 USA
[3] Univ Colorado, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Psychiat, Denver, CO 80262 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE | 2000年 / 15卷 / 08期
关键词：
victimization; elder abuse; American Indians;
D O I：
10.1046/j.1525-1497.2000.02359.x
中图分类号：
R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];
学科分类号：
摘要：
To ascertain the extent of, and risk factors for, physical abuse among older urban American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), we conducted a chart review of 550 urban AI/AN primary care patients greater than or equal to 50 years old seen during 1 year. Mistreatment was documented in 10%. A logistic regression found younger age (P < .001), female gender (P < .001), current depression (P < .001), and dependence on others for food (P < .05) to be significant correlates of physical abuse. In only 31% of instances of definite abuse were the authorities notified. We conclude that providers should be alert to the possibility of physical mistreatment among older urban AI/ANs. Improvements in detection and management are sorely needed.
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页码：562 / 564
页数：3
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