The next few questions give you some short scenarios and ask if, in your view, they should be considered as abuse, exploitation or neglect.
In your view, do you think this scenario should be considered as abuse, exploitation or neglect?
Bridie has dementia and lives in a care home. She told a relative that a staff member was 'very rough' when helping her to the toilet.

	%
Yes, definitely	32
Yes, probably	46
No, probably not	12
No, definitely not	1
I don't know	10

 

Go to results for men and women, people of different religions, and people of different ages.
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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Yes, definitely	28	35
Yes, probably	47	45
No, probably not	13	10
No, definitely not	1	1
I don't know	11	9

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes, definitely	31	29	24	38	38	30
Yes, probably	47	45	48	42	41	52
No, probably not	14	11	15	11	10	10
No, definitely not	2	0	1	0	1	0
I don't know	6	14	13	9	10	7

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Yes, definitely	35	32	29
Yes, probably	42	45	50
No, probably not	11	13	11
No, definitely not	1	1	0
I don't know	10	10	10

 

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