@article{ref1,
title="Physical abuse of urban Native Americans",
journal="Journal of general internal medicine",
year="2000",
author="Buchwald, D. and Tomita, S. and Hartman, S. and Furman, R. and Dudden, M. and Manson, Spero M.",
volume="15",
number="8",
pages="562-564",
abstract="To ascertain the extent of, and risk factors for, physical abuse among older urban American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), we conducted a chart review of 550 urban AI/AN primary care patients >/=50 years old seen during 1 year. Mistreatment was documented in 10%. A logistic regression found younger age (P <.001), female gender (P <.001), current depression (P <.001), and dependence on others for food (P <.05) to be significant correlates of physical abuse. In only 31% of instances of definite abuse were the authorities notified. We conclude that providers should be alert to the possibility of physical mistreatment among older urban AI/ANs. Improvements in detection and management are sorely needed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0884-8734",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}