Elder abuse: prevalence estimates and associated factors from cross-sectional study in São Paulo, Brazil.

Elder abuse (EA) is public health problem worldwide. The SABE Study is a survey for non-institutionalized elder individuals in São Paulo, Brazil. To determine the prevalence and associated factors of EA, we analyzed 1,224 individuals, aged ≥60 years. The prevalence of EA was 8.9% in males,14.1% in females, and 11.8% overall. The odds of EA were not significantly different between sexes on multivariate regression. However, EA was significantly associated with urinary incontinence. Elder people with UI were 63% more likely to be abused than those who were continent. Considering the high EA prevalence estimates and their dangerous effects on person's life, it is essential to develop programs to increase awareness among older people and families.