Aslan, HakimeErci, Behice2024-08-042024-08-0420202198-18331613-2238https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-019-01071-7https://hdl.handle.net/11616/98951Aim This study was conducted to determine the level of abuse and neglect of individuals over the age of 65 years and the factors influencing it. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional, population-based, descriptive study was conducted on 455 elderly persons in Turkey. At data collection, a socio-demographic form, which was developed by the researcher herself, an abuse evaluation form with six Likert-type questions, the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and the Perceived Emotional Abuse Scale for Adults (PEASA) were used. Results Of the participants, 26.8% experienced physical abuse, 26.9% financial abuse, 12.6% sexual abuse and 56.5% neglect and psychological abuse at an intermediate level. The average score of the ADL index was 11.0 +/- 3.3. This score shows that these elderly individuals were semi-independent. Conclusion The rate of abuse and neglect was found to be intermediate. There was a positive relationship between abuse of the elderly and their ADL index.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessNursingAbuseNeglectThe elderlyInteractive approachArticle28552553310.1007/s10389-019-01071-72-s2.0-85072021953N/AWOS:000569910700005N/A