How domestic abuse affects the wellbeing of older women.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to explore older women's experience of domestic abuse and its effect on their health and lives.


METHODS
A qualitative research design was used and data were collected using in-depth interviews with 16 participants.


RESULTS
The consequences of domestic abuse for older women have a significant effect on their long-term health and emotional wellbeing.


CONCLUSIONS
There are little available data about older women and domestic abuse. This is increasingly being recognised as a significant deficit in awareness and understanding in society as a whole, and more particularly for those responsible for support and care provision.
McGarry
Julie
J
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, Division of Nursing, University of Nottingham, Derby Centre.
Simpson
Christine
C
Mansour
Mansour
M
D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D018585:Battered Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012752:Shame; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health