Violence against caregivers of older adults with chronic diseases is associated with caregiver burden and depression: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Caregivers play a vital role in caring for the aging population, however the occurrence of violence against the caregiver is an increasing area of concern. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of violence against the primary caregivers of community dwelling older adults with chronic diseases, and to determine the factors associated with violence and its association with caregiver outcomes.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted.