Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: The number and proportion of people aged 65 and older in the world is increasing. The impoverishment of elderly women in Türkiye is becoming more visible, particularly due to gender inequalities.This study aims to examine the effect of gender on sociodemographic characteristics and poverty among individuals aged 65 and over in Türkiye. Method: This descriptive study, which is a secondary analysis of the 2018 Türkiye Demographic and Health Survey data, includes 4,263 Turkish citizens aged 65 and older.Results: Elderly women have a higher median age (M=71; F=72), are less likely to be married/living together (M=85.0%; F=48.2%), and more likely to live alone (M=6.6%; F=17.0%) compared to men (p
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Institution: Adnan Menderes University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4414848680
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