Gender differences in the association between elder abuse and pain with depression among older adults in India: insights from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the association between elder abuse, pain with depression among older adults in India, with a focus on the interacting effect of gender. Elder abuse is a growing public health concern globally, and understanding its connection with pain and depression is crucial for prevention and intervention strategies, particularly in vulnerable demographic groups.

Methods

Data were drawn from the nationally representative Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) survey conducted in 2017-18 with the total sample size of 73,396. Study sample based on individuals aged 60 years and above, consisted 31,902 older adults. This study combines two binary variables pain and depression symptoms into a composite binary variable Pain with depression (Yes/No). Pain

SUBMITTER: Gurjar HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921488 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature