La violencia intrafamiliar y su incidencia en la salud mental del adulto mayor en la ciudad de Barranquilla
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2024
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Dovale Buelvas, Gladys De Jesús
Domínguez Cervantes, María Alejandra
Calderón Rodríguez, Greys
Daza Vega, Juan David
Giraldo López, Luisa Fernanda
Téllez Medina, Shelsy Alexandra
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Ediciones Universidad Simón Bolívar
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
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La violencia intrafamiliar hacia los adultos mayores en Barranquilla es una
problemática compleja con graves repercusiones en la salud mental de esta
población. Este tipo de violencia incluye agresiones físicas, psicológicas, sexuales
y económicas, lo que genera consecuencias como ansiedad, depresión, aislamiento
y estrés postraumático (García Moreno et al., 2005). Factores como la dependencia
emocional y económica aumentan la vulnerabilidad de los adultos mayores, quienes
muchas veces no denuncian los abusos por temor a represalias (Urdiales &
Uyaguari, 2017).
El maltrato psicológico es el más frecuente, con una prevalencia global del
11,6% entre los adultos mayores (Yon et al., 2017). En Barranquilla, además de las
agresiones directas, la negligencia y la violencia financiera incrementan los niveles
de estrés y agravan la vulnerabilidad. El apoyo social limitado y el desconocimiento
de los derechos también perpetúan el sufrimiento de los afectados (Rodríguez,
2018; Camargo & Laguado-Jaimes, 2017).
Diversas iniciativas en Barranquilla, como campañas de sensibilización y
programas de atención psicológica y legal, buscan proteger a los adultos mayores.
Sin embargo, sigue siendo esencial mejorar la coordinación entre instituciones
públicas y organizaciones civiles.
Intrafamily violence against the elderly in Barranquilla is a complex issue with serious repercussions on the mental health of this population. This type of violence includes physical, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse, which leads to consequences such as anxiety, depression, isolation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (García Moreno et al., 2005). Factors such as emotional and financial dependency increase the vulnerability of older adults, who often do not report abuse for fear of retaliation (Urdiales & Uyaguari, 2017). Psychological abuse is the most common form, with a global prevalence of 11.6% among the elderly (Yon et al., 2017). In Barranquilla, in addition to direct aggressions, negligence and financial violence increase stress levels and worsen the vulnerability of older adults. Limited social support and a lack of awareness of their rights also perpetuate the suffering of those affected (Rodríguez, 2018; Camargo & Laguado-Jaimes, 2017). Various initiatives in Barranquilla, such as awareness campaigns and psychological and legal support programs, aim to protect the elderly. However, it remains essential to improve coordination between public institutions and civil organizations.
Intrafamily violence against the elderly in Barranquilla is a complex issue with serious repercussions on the mental health of this population. This type of violence includes physical, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse, which leads to consequences such as anxiety, depression, isolation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (García Moreno et al., 2005). Factors such as emotional and financial dependency increase the vulnerability of older adults, who often do not report abuse for fear of retaliation (Urdiales & Uyaguari, 2017). Psychological abuse is the most common form, with a global prevalence of 11.6% among the elderly (Yon et al., 2017). In Barranquilla, in addition to direct aggressions, negligence and financial violence increase stress levels and worsen the vulnerability of older adults. Limited social support and a lack of awareness of their rights also perpetuate the suffering of those affected (Rodríguez, 2018; Camargo & Laguado-Jaimes, 2017). Various initiatives in Barranquilla, such as awareness campaigns and psychological and legal support programs, aim to protect the elderly. However, it remains essential to improve coordination between public institutions and civil organizations.
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Violencia intrafamiliar, Adultos mayores, Salud mental, Estrategias de intervención, Redes de apoyo
