Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Journal of Research in Clinical Medicine 2717-0616 12 1 2024 01 01 Elder abuse among older persons in a local government area in southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study 24 24 10.34172/jrcm.34594 EN Oladele Ademola Atoyebi https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9541-0894 Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2211-4589 Tope Michael Ipinnimo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4975-3508 David Sylvanus Ekpo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6367-3558 Kehinde Hassan Agunbiade https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5674-5982 Taofeek Adedayo Sanni https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0536-8184 Olufunmilayo Elizabeth Atoyebi Paul Oladapo Ajayi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0747-9969 Journal Article 10.34172/jrcm.34594 2023 09 12 2024 02 07 Introduction: Elder abuse is a major but subtle social problem affecting millions of older adults globally. Nigeria, a developing nation with about 4% of her 200000000 population being older persons is not left out. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of elder abuse in Oye Ekiti Local Government, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 275 consenting seniors residing in households located in Oye Ekiti Local Government Area was conducted. A correlational matrix was constructed using Pearson correlational coefficients to determine the association between the various sociodemographic characteristics and abuse. Results: Most respondents were males (62.5%) and aged 65 to 74 years (66.9%). Financial abuse was the most prevalent form of abuse (13.8%). The prevalence of abuse increased with age and 15.8% of those aged 65–74 years had suffered a form of abuse compared to (37.5%) aged 85 years and above (OR=3.21, CI: 1.28 – 8.02, P=0.001). Low income and poor formal education were more associated with abuse. Conclusion: Targeted measures and policies should be employed against elder abuse, especially among the oldest old.