Violence against older people in Brazil: associated factors according to the type of aggressor

Abstract Factors associated with violence against older Brazilians were analyzed according to the type of aggressor. Population-based cross-sectional study secondary data from National Health Survey in 2013, totaling 11,697 individuals aged 60 years or Brazil. The dependent variable was having suffered by a known unknown aggressor, and independent variables divided into blocks (Socioeconomic demographic; Self-perception health care; service use; status/disease Functioning). effect on response expressed “Odds Ratio” 95% Confidence Interval. Hierarchical models simple multiple multinomial logistic regression performed. In analysis, p-value 0.05 elective for analysis. A thematic map constructed spatial distribution violence, state. White skin color, 68 years, knowing how read write, sleep problems, not feeling pleasure doing activities physical disability Poor health, smoking, discrimination bad about oneself Discrimination illness little difficulty going, out alone both aggressors. States highest number cases found Amapá, Paraná, Mato Grosso, Amazonas Rio Grande do Norte. Thus, estimating prevalence people, as well factors, is essential identifying preventing individual, institutional structural abuse.