The relationship between social support and dimensions of elder maltreatment: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and aims

Many studies have investigated the relationship between social support and the prevention of elder abuse; however, their results are somehow inconsistent in terms of the association. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the published studies on the relationship between social support and the prevention of elder maltreatment.

Materials and methods

An electronic search was conducted until January 2023, using such databases as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The present research included cross-sectional, longitudinal, and case-control studies. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were conducted by two researchers independently. The Newcastle-Ottawa checklist was utilized to evaluate the quality of studi

SUBMITTER: Marzbani B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10726566 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature