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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with elder abuse according to the levels of social determinants. METHODOLOGY: This is a quantitative and multicentric study, with a cross-sectional cut. It was developed in two teaching hospitals in Paraíba, Brazil, with 323 older adults, from July 2019 to February 2020. Data were collected using the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test and Conflict Tactics Scale-1 and then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: There was a significant association between risk for violence and female gender (p = 0.004), residing with grandchildren (p = 0.025), and having four or more comorbidities (p < 0.00). Physical violence was associated with income (p = 0.048). A positive correlation was observed between the number of comorbidities and the risk for violence score (p < 0.001), psychological violence (p = 0.004), and physical violence (p = 0.005). The probability of presenting a risk to violence increased by 2.08 times for women, 1.03 times for those who were illiterate, and 7.03 times for those with four or more comorbidities. CONCLUSION: The social determinants of health that integrate the macrosystem, such as income and number of comorbidities, correlate with situations of violence.

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the risk of violence associated to functional capacity and sociodemographic characteristics of hospitalized elderly. METHOD: Quantitative, cross-sectional, multicenter study conducted with elderly receiving care at university hospitals of the municipalities of João Pessoa and Campina Grande, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The scales Katz and Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test were applied. The data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using Chi-squared Pearson test, Spearman correlation test, and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS: The participating elderly amounted to 323. The risk of violence was predominant among female elders aged 60 to 70 who are unable to read or write, live with someone, perform no labor activity, and whose income is higher than a minimum wage. Elders who were dependent for basic and instrumental activities presented a 2.11 score (Confidence Interval = 1.22-3.64; p = 0.000) and 1.70 (1.01-2.85; p = 0.044) and a higher risk of violence. CONCLUSION: Elders who depended on other people to perform both complex and basic activities are the most exposed to situations of violence.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the risk of violence associated to functional capacity and sociodemographic characteristics of hospitalized elderly. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, multicenter study conducted with elderly receiving care at university hospitals of the municipalities of João Pessoa and Campina Grande, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The scales Katz and Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test were applied. The data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using Chi-squared Pearson test, Spearman correlation test, and multiple logistic regression. Results: The participating elderly amounted to 323. The risk of violence was predominant among female elders aged 60 to 70 who are unable to read or write, live with someone, perform no labor activity, and whose income is higher than a minimum wage. Elders who were dependent for basic and instrumental activities presented a 2.11 score (Confidence Interval = 1.22-3.64; p = 0.000) and 1.70 (1.01-2.85; p = 0.044) and a higher risk of violence. Conclusion: Elders who depended on other people to perform both complex and basic activities are the most exposed to situations of violence.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar el riesgo de violencia asociado a la capacidad funcional y a las características sociodemográficas de los ancianos hospitalizados. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y multicéntrico, desarrollado con pacientes ancianos atendidos en hospitales universitarios de los municipios de João Pessoa y Campina Grande, en el estado de Paraíba, en Brasil. Se aplicaron la escala de Katz y el Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial utilizando las pruebas de chi-cuadrado de Pearson, de correlación de Spearman y la regresión logística múltiple. Resultados: Participaron 323 ancianos. El riesgo de violencia fue predominante entre las ancianas con una edad de entre 60 y 70 años, que no saben leer ni escribir, viven con alguien, no ejercen ninguna actividad laboral y tienen una renta superior a un salario mínimo. Los ancianos dependientes para las actividades básicas e instrumentales presentaron una puntuación de 2,11 (Intervalo de Confianza = 1,22-3,64; p = 0,000) y 1,70 (1,01- 2,85; p = 0,044) y un mayor riesgo de violencia. Conclusión: Los ancianos que dependen de otros para realizar tanto las actividades más complejas como las más básicas son los que están más expuestos a situaciones de violencia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o risco de violência associado à capacidade funcional e características sociodemográficas de idosos hospitalizados. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e multicêntrico, desenvolvido com idosos atendidos em hospitais universitários dos municípios de João Pessoa e Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil. Foram aplicadas as escalas de Katz e a Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial utilizando testes qui-quadrado de Pearson, correlação de Spearman e regressão logística múltipla. Resultados: Participaram 323 idosos. O risco de violência foi predominante entre idosas, com idade entre 60 e 70 anos, que não sabem ler e escrever, moram com alguém, não exercem atividade laboral e possuem renda acima de um salário mínimo. Os idosos dependentes para as atividades básicas e instrumentais apresentam escore de 2,11 (Intervalo de Confiança = 1,22-3,64; p = 0,000) e 1,70 (1,01-2,85; p = 0,044) e maior risco de violência. Conclusão: Os idosos que dependem de terceiros para realizar tanto as atividades mais complexas quanto as mais básicas são aqueles que estão mais expostos às situações de violência.

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