| Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence
of elder abuse and neglect in Iran.
Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and
PsycINFO by the end of 2017. The prevalence was calculated
based on the percentage or the amount reported in the studies.
Heterogeneity was assessed by the I
statistic, and the
data were combined using random effects model. The results
were reported as the pooled estimates and the 95% confidence
intervals (CIs). The review protocol was registered in
PROSPERO (CRD42017070744).
Results: A total of 16 studies involving 6,461 participants aged
60 years and over were included. The pooled prevalence for
overall elder abuse was 45.7% (95% CI: 27.3–64.1, p < .001).
Discussion: The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect is substantial
in the Iranian population aged 60 years and over. More
research is needed to investigate the actual prevalence of elder
abuse at the national level.
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