TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Physical abuse of urban Native Americans
JO  - Journal of general internal medicine
A1  - Buchwald, D.
A1  - Tomita, S.
A1  - Hartman, S.
A1  - Furman, R.
A1  - Dudden, M.
A1  - Manson, Spero M.
SP  - 562
EP  - 564
VL  - 15
IS  - 8
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0884-8734
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -