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As vozes esquecidas: o abuso nos idosos visto pelos idosos
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O abuso nos idosos é considerado, pela maioria dos países, um problema de saúde pública e
social. Este trabalho tem como objectivo demonstrar a percepção que nove idosos portugueses
institucionalizados têm sobre o abuso nos idosos, quais as suas sugestões para medidas de
intervenção e prevenção, bem como as suas experiências pessoais ou conhecimentos na sua
rede social. Verificou-se que o abuso nos idosos é entendido sob vários parâmetros: pode ser
visto em casos de abandono ou de negligência; como uma forma de desrespeito com base em
atitudes ageistas; passa pela educação da sociedade, em particular das crianças, a prevenção
do abuso; a sociedade e as estruturas comunitárias detêm atitudes abusivas face aos idosos; e
o abuso pode-se dar sob a forma física, psicológica, verbal ou financeira. A prevenção do
abuso nos idosos passa pela valorização da actividade dos idosos, por campanhas publicitárias
e por políticas públicas adequadas.
ABSTRACT: Elder abuse is considered, by most countries, a public health and social problem. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the perception of nine institutionalized portuguese elders have on elder abuse, which are their suggestions for preventive and interventive measures, as well as their personal experiences or knowledge in their social network. It was verified that elder abuse is understood under some parameters: it can be seen in cases such as abandonment or neglect; like a way of disrespect based on ageists attitudes; societal education, in particular of children, could be a form of prevention of elder abuse; society and community frameworks have abusive attitudes against older persons; elder abuse can be seen on physical, psychological, verbal or financial forms. Elder abuse prevention is about the valorization of elder activity, the publicity campaigns and about adequate public policies.
ABSTRACT: Elder abuse is considered, by most countries, a public health and social problem. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the perception of nine institutionalized portuguese elders have on elder abuse, which are their suggestions for preventive and interventive measures, as well as their personal experiences or knowledge in their social network. It was verified that elder abuse is understood under some parameters: it can be seen in cases such as abandonment or neglect; like a way of disrespect based on ageists attitudes; societal education, in particular of children, could be a form of prevention of elder abuse; society and community frameworks have abusive attitudes against older persons; elder abuse can be seen on physical, psychological, verbal or financial forms. Elder abuse prevention is about the valorization of elder activity, the publicity campaigns and about adequate public policies.
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Abuso nos idosos Percepção Prevenção Elder abuse Perception Prevention