@article{ref1,
title="Lifetime abuse victimization and prospective health outcomes in older adults",
journal="Journal of applied gerontology",
year="2024",
author="Kong, Jooyoung and Moorman, Sara M. and Qin, Yue",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: The current study examined the associations between lifetime abuse victimization and prospective health outcomes in late adulthood. <br><br>METHODS: Data from 4907 older adults (mean age = 80) from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study were analyzed. Multivariate analyses examined the associations of lifetime abuse victimization with depression, physical health status, and memory. <br><br>RESULTS: Greater exposure to lifetime abuse was associated with a significantly higher risk of depression (OR = 1.13, CI: [1.08, 1.19], p <.001) and a greater number of limitations in physical functioning (b =.08, SE =.02, p <.001), but not with memory performance (b =.01, SE =.14, p >.05). <br><br>DISCUSSION: Our results support the interrelations of interpersonal violence across the life course and the lasting health effects of exposure to lifetime abuse. <br><br>FINDINGS highlight the need for a life course-based, trauma-informed approach in prevention and intervention programs for older adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0733-4648",
doi="10.1177/07334648231225377",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07334648231225377"
}