Elderly perceptions about sexuality and possible limitations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18316/sdh.v9i1.6369Keywords:
Sexuality, Elderly Health, Seniors, Sexually Transmitted DiseasesAbstract
Introduction: sexuality in the elderly is still a social taboo. In this perspective, the commitment of the health professional’s practice in addressing the topic of sexuality in the elderly is fundamental, since sexual health is part of the quality of life.
Objective: To verify the knowledge of the elderly about sexuality and its practices in daily life, as well as possible limitations on the theme.
Materials and methods: a descriptive study with elderly people from a Basic Health Unit, in the city of Loanda, Paraná. A questionnaire was applied to identify the sociodemographic profile and sexual knowledge and practices reported by the elderly. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. All ethical aspects were respected.
Results: The elderly have a reasonably active sexual life, considered by them to be important, but the prevention of sexually transmitted infections is not constant, they do not seek to resolve their doubts and do not have a health education program.
Conclusion: the elderly lack health education measures related to sexual practices, besides, the data showed the need and importance of health education for the elderly, as well as the health professional as an educator.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Authors who submit their manuscripts to be published in this journal agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License that allows the sharing of work and recognition of its initial publication in this journal.
- By virtue of the articles appearing in this open access journal, articles are free to use, with proper attribution, in educational and non-commercia.