To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Educational Programme On Knowledge Regarding Abuse Among Elderly Population In Selected Areas

BACKGROUND Elder abuse was first introduced by "granny battering" in the early 1970s in the United Kingdom. With the increase in the number of elder populations, the country is experiencing a major shift demographically, popularly known as the "Grey Tsunami," with a simultaneous rise in their needs and our nation is totally unprepared to manage it in future. Elder abuse, once considered a western problem, has now started holding its existence in India but has never been admitted seriously. The isolation, lack of attention, care, and their exclusion in taking important decisions in family matters makes them feel neglected and ignored leading to loneliness and depression. OBJECTIVES:1.To assess the pretest knowledge score regarding abuse among elderly population in selected areas. 2. To Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programme on knowledge regarding abuse among elderly population in selected areas.3. To find out association of study findings with selected demographic variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quantitative research approach with Pre experimental one group Pre test Post test design.60 subjects Were selected by the Non probability Convenient sampling technique. Duration of the study was one month. The data was collected with the help of Self structured questionnaire. RESULT: Study results shows that the Educational Programme had improved the knowledge regarding abuse. There was significant improvement in the mean score from 8.26 to 20.20 after administration of intervention. The educational programme was statistically significant in the post-test level of knowledge. CONCLUSION: The significance of educational programs on elderly abuse lies in their ability to raise awareness, empower both elderly individuals and caregivers, reduce the occurrence of abuse, and foster more supportive environments.