Factors associated with older adults’ neglect among relatives in urban areas of Indonesia: a cross-sectional study
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Title
Factors associated with older adults’ neglect among relatives in urban areas of Indonesia: a cross-sectional study
Subject
older adults, neglect, family support, family health duties, social engagement
Description
Introduction: The aging adult population increases its vulnerability to neglect and other associated risks due to
decreased physical and mental competence. Older adults who cannot adapt owing to reduced physical and mental
capabilities become dependent on others, particularly family members. Older adults can become neglected if they are
not adequately cared for. This study aimed to identify factors associated with neglect among older adults who live with
their relatives in Pekanbaru City, Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample size of 382 Older adults was conducted utilizing multi-stage cluster
sampling. The questionnaire measuring tool was conducted through structured direct interviews with the older adults,
specifically to inquire about the variables of older adults’ neglect, family support, social engagement, and family health
tasks, which have been tested for validity and reliability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-
squared test, and binary logistic regression.
Results: The neglect experienced by the older adults was high, namely 190 people (49.74%), low, 192 people (50.26%),
Family support (p<0.05), family health duties (p<0.05), and social engagement (p<0.05) were associated with Older
adults neglect. The binary logistic regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between older adults’ marital
status(widow or widower) and the occurrence of neglect (p<0.05; OR: 29.0; CI: 3.2-25.9).
Conclusions: the older adults’ status (married, widow, or widower) significantly influences negligence among older
adults.
decreased physical and mental competence. Older adults who cannot adapt owing to reduced physical and mental
capabilities become dependent on others, particularly family members. Older adults can become neglected if they are
not adequately cared for. This study aimed to identify factors associated with neglect among older adults who live with
their relatives in Pekanbaru City, Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample size of 382 Older adults was conducted utilizing multi-stage cluster
sampling. The questionnaire measuring tool was conducted through structured direct interviews with the older adults,
specifically to inquire about the variables of older adults’ neglect, family support, social engagement, and family health
tasks, which have been tested for validity and reliability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-
squared test, and binary logistic regression.
Results: The neglect experienced by the older adults was high, namely 190 people (49.74%), low, 192 people (50.26%),
Family support (p<0.05), family health duties (p<0.05), and social engagement (p<0.05) were associated with Older
adults neglect. The binary logistic regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between older adults’ marital
status(widow or widower) and the occurrence of neglect (p<0.05; OR: 29.0; CI: 3.2-25.9).
Conclusions: the older adults’ status (married, widow, or widower) significantly influences negligence among older
adults.
Creator
Ezalina Ezalina1* , and Alfianur Alfianur1
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v20i2.60511
Date
18 March 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Ezalina Ezalina1* , and Alfianur Alfianur1, “Factors associated with older adults’ neglect among relatives in urban areas of Indonesia: a cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11136.