Sexualidade do idoso: comportamento para a prevenção de DST/AIDS

Abstract

C. Sexualidade do isoso: comportamento para a prevenção de DST/ AIDS. Rev Gaúcha Enferm., Porto Alegre (RS) 2011 dez;32(4):774-80.

Aspectos bioéticos envolvidos no cuidado ao idoso com HIV/AIDS Bioethical issues involved in care of elderly with HIV/AIDS

“…Analyzed studies show that, although older people point to the use of condoms as a preventive conduct of infection, they say the use should not be frequent when it comes to sexual practices in a stable relationship, confirming the premise of the use of condoms only in extramarital relations and with unknown people, 13,16,18 besides being used for the purpose of contraception and dispensable for women who are in menopausa. 16 This context -monogamous relationship and the belief in partner loyalty were considered protective HIV behaviors.…”

“…[13][14][15] The sexuality of the elderly is associated with myths and beliefs. The elderly are seen as an asexual being [13][14][16][17] who only has sex in a heterosexual, monogamous relationship. 13 An elderly infected with HIV is almost impossible to the eyes of society 1314 , in various situations this is justified by the fact that the doctor fails to request HIV test before the first symptoms appear.…”

“…However, even the elderly are exposed to STD/AIDS. 16 Even in face of effective therapies that prolong the lives of HIV-infected people, 15,18 a negative image of the patient still exists, arousing feelings of pity and stigmatization. But the image of the sick, cachectic and ugly is being replaced by the image of the healthy individual, especially due to treatment advances.…”

“…Thus, the socially constructed concepts hamper the access of this population to the media, especially because they have started sexual life at a time when the practice of condom use did not exist. 16 Moreover, there is the belief that the fear of AIDS, by itself, is capable of preventing marital infidelity. 18 …”

Idosos, Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis e aids: conhecimentos e percepção de risco

“…Ao contrário dessa crença, as pessoas em idade avançada são perfeitamente capazes de manter relações sexuais e de sentir prazer, embora existam alterações fisiológicas decorrentes do processo natural do envelhecimento que diminuam essas sensações 6 .…”