Prevalence of self-neglect and related factors among older adults living in Western Turkey: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-neglect is a serious public health problem affecting older people. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of self-neglect and related factors in the elderly, which has become more important with the increase in the elderly population.

Methods

The cross-sectional study included individuals aged 65 years and over. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire. The questionnaire content included questions related to sociodemographic and health-related characteristics, the Istanbul Medical School Elder Self-Neglect questionnaire, standardized Mini Mental State Examination, Geriatric Depression Scale: Short Form, and Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale. Factors associated with self-neglect were identified using logistic regr

SUBMITTER: Ayaz CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668096 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature