THE INFLUENCE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON DOMESTIC ELDER ABUSE IN JAPAN
2024
Impact of COVID-19 on Elder Abuse in Japan
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Author Information
Author(s): Wada Tadashi, Suda Hitoshi, Uehara Tamiko, Sato Kana
Primary Institution: Hidamari Homecare Clinic, Chiba, Japan
Hypothesis
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the incidence of domestic elder abuse in Japan.
Conclusion
The incidence of domestic elder abuse cases slightly increased in Matsudo City during the COVID-19 pandemic, while it slightly decreased in Japan overall.
Supporting Evidence
- The number of validated domestic elder abuse cases per 100,000 people in Matsudo City was 81.8 from 2004 to 2019 and increased to 84.1 from 2020 to 2022.
- In Japan, the number of validated domestic elder abuse cases per 100,000 people was 49.8 from 2004 to 2019 and decreased to 46.4 from 2020 to 2022.
Takeaway
This study looked at how COVID-19 affected elder abuse in Japan, finding that it got a bit worse in one city but better in the whole country.
Methodology
The study analyzed validated domestic elder abuse cases in Matsudo City and Japan from 2004 to 2022.
Participant Demographics
Elderly population in Matsudo City and Japan.
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