Managing abusive experiences: a qualitative study among older adults in Sweden

BMC Geriatrics

Table 1 Background characteristics of included participants (n = 30)

	n	%
Age
65–74 years	11	37.9
75–84 years	8	27.6
≥ 85 years	10	34.5
Sex
Women, n (%)	20	66.7
Men	10	33.3
Educational level
≤ 9 years	13	43.3
10–12 years	9	30.0
≥ 13 years	8	26.7
Living arrangements
House or apartment	26	89.7
Assisted living	3	10.3
Living alone	18	62.1
Living with partner	11	37,9
Need for help with ADL
No need	11	37.9
Help with instrumental ADL	10	34.5
Help with basic ADL	8	27.6
Receive help with ADL from professionals^a
No	16	55.2
Yes	13	44.8

ADL activities in daily living. Instrumental ADL = e.g., medications, groceries, and housework. Basic ADL = e.g., eating, dressing, and personal hygiene. Missing cases = 0–1
^aprofessionals = staff at assisted living facility or home care staff.

ISSN: 1471-2318