Table 3 The frequency of different forms of elder abuse (n = 540)
Forms | Abused | Non-abused |
|---|---|---|
Freq. (%) | Freq. (%) | |
Physical abuse | 64 (11.9) | 476 (88.1) |
Psychological abuse | 274 (50.7) | 266 (49.3) |
Care neglect | 269 (49.8) | 271 (50.2) |
Financial neglect | 101 (18.7) | 439 (81.3) |
Ostracism | 55 (10.2) | 485 (89.8) |
Total | 384 (71.1) | 156 (28.9) |