Citation

McGarry J, Simpson C, Mansour M. Nurs. Older People 2010; 22(5): 33-37.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, Division of Nursing, University of Nottingham, Derby Centre.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, RCN Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20617716

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to explore older women's experience of domestic abuse and its effect on their health and lives. METHOD: A qualitative research design was used and data were collected using in-depth interviews with 16 participants. FINDINGS: The consequences of domestic abuse for older women have a significant effect on their long-term health and emotional wellbeing. CONCLUSION: There are little available data about older women and domestic abuse. This is increasingly being recognised as a significant deficit in awareness and understanding in society as a whole, and more particularly for those responsible for support and care provision.

Language: en