tailieunhanh - ELDER ABUSE IN THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KENYA

Our base scenario for enrollment in the Exchange is based on the probabilities found in the literature due to changes in cost of coverage for individuals with different incomes, health status, English proficiency, and starting point of coverage. In the enhanced scenario, we assume that language is not a barrier to enrollment, that eligibility and enrollment processes and systems are simplified, and that the state launches a robust outreach and education effort to make individuals aware of their coverage options. Under these conditions, we assume that 75 percent of uninsured adults who are eligible for subsidies enroll. Unless otherwise stated, estimates are for 2019 after employers and individuals have fully adjusted to the. | ELDER ABUSE IN THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KENYA A study carried out by HelpAge International - Africa Regional Development Centre and HelpAge Kenya with Support from The World Health Organization WHO and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse INPEA September 2001 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION The Challenge Of Elder Abuse In The Health Sector 1 Research Purpose 2 Research Methodology 2 Preparatory Work 2 Data Collection 2 Data Processing And Analysis 4 Limitation 4 2. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 5 Objective 5 Findings 5 Role And Importance Of The Elderly In The Community 5 Issues Of Elder Abuse Identified In The Research 8 Consequences Of Elder Abuse 16 3. INTERVENTIONS 17 Interventions Available 17 Interventions Within The Community 17 Interventions Within Health Institutions 18 Interventions Recommended By Discussants 18 Recommended Interventions 20 REFERENCES 21 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HelpAge International - Africa Regional Development Centre 1s Immensely grateful to The World Health Organisation WHO and International Partnership Against Elder Abuse INPEA for the support that enabled the successful undertaking of the study. Special thanks go to the researchers and staff from HelpAge International - Africa Regional Development Centre and HelpAge Kenya for their sterling efforts in making the study a success. Last but in no way the least HelpAge International is greatly indebted to the older persons who participated in the study and the staff of the health institutions that took part in the survey. Tavengwa Nhongo Regional Representative - HelpAge International-Africa Regional Development .