Factors associated with sexuality in later life: An exploratory study in a group of Greek married older adults

Papaharitou, Stamatis; Nakopoulou, Evangelia; Kirana, Paraskevi‐Sofia; Giaglis, Georgios; Moraitou, Martha; Hatzichristou, D.

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2007.03.008

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“…Healthy sexuality contributes to improve individual's quality of life (QOL) and the relationship between the spouses. [123] Sexual concerns can cause anxiety in relationships, loss of confidence, depression, lack of commitment to the relationship with caregiver, and deteriorating the relations. [4] This is particularly striking in elderly men.…”

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Sexuality and elderly with chronic diseases: A review of the existing literature

Khoei

Pirak

Yazdkhasti³

et al. 2016

J Res Med Sci

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Background:Increased life expectancy and the growing phenomenon of aging can lead to increased burden of chronic diseases (CDs) which adversely affects the overall health of elderly, their sexuality in particular. Sexual life of an aged population is overlooked in many of the societies. In the present narrative review, we aim to assess the impact of CDs on sexual function of elderly people.Materials and Methods:We used internet databases including PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, Iran Medex, Magiran, IPPF, and UNFPA without time limit. Ninety-eight out of 174 relevant articles were selected which met the inclusion criteria: those articles were research-based in English or Persian (original or review articles) and textbooks; specified one or more CDs and sexual function of the cases; elderly people over the age of sixty, men and women; and coordination between articles and research goals. We excluded qualitative and case studies. We reported the most related CDs with sexual function in literature review and used the biological and psychological impact of the CDs on sexual function of elderly population based on the conceptual model of Verschuren et al. (2010).Results:The results of the studies were classified into the themes including physical, psychological, and cultural and social. Diabetes, cardiovascular, cancerous, and chronic respiratory diseases and also some medications can reduce sexual capacity and desire in particular resulting in negative impact on the quality of elderly sexual life. CDs may influence sexual expressions and responses which adversely affect one's mood and energy so that can cause depression and grief, as well as loss of self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-concept in elderly adults. The factors affecting sexuality of an elderly with CDs include cultural and mythical beliefs about age and illnesses, fear, and embarrass of changed physical appearance. The research conducted among elderly population examining the adverse influence of CDs on aged people's sexual life in general, sexual function and performance, and intimate interaction.Conclusion:It is considered that programs on sexual health needs of aged population for the health-care workers can prove beneficial in improving sexual health.

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Sexuality and elderly with chronic diseases: A review of the existing literature

Khoei

Pirak

Yazdkhasti³

et al. 2016

J Res Med Sci

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“…[5,[24][25][26] It consists of 7 questions regarding sexual practice of elderly people. Each question is answered by either yes or no.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of elders about sexuality

Alam

Fadila²

2016

JNEP

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Background: Sexuality has been considered as one of the most natural and main aspects of life that affect an individual's identity as a human being. Not only the sexual activity provides happiness for older adults, it may also maintain a sense of self-esteem. Until recently, little attention was paid to sexuality of elderly people in many countries. Aim of the study was to identify knowledge, attitude and practice of elders about sexuality. Methods: Descriptive design: This study was administered in three elderly clubs in Mansoura city, Dakahlia Governorate. Subjects: 158 elderly people attending those clubs were included in the study. Data were collected through using four tools; Socio-demographic data and factor affecting sexual relationship, Knowledge about sexuality, Attitude and practice of elderly about sexuality. Results: The majority of the target subjects were females; more than half had moderate knowledge about sexuality and very few sexual relationships, most of the subjects reported that sexuality is unnecessary for them and that the most common risk factor influencing sexuality is the psychological condition. Conclusions: It was concluded that a negative correlation occurred between knowledge and attitude and the majority of target subjects had a neutral attitude. Therefore, it is recommended to implement a health education program about sexuality. This will help to improve knowledge, attitude and practice concerning sexuality.

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“…Several studies report a decline in sexual activity with age (Lindau et al, 2007;Papaharitou et al, 2008;Trudel, 2002;Trudel et al, 2000). However, Bauer, McAuliffe and Nay (2007) argue that sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life and interest in sexual activity remains important in older people.…”

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Dyadic adjustment, sexuality and psychological distress in older couples

Trudel

Villeneuve

Préville

et al. 2010

Sexual and Relationship Therapy

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The following study gives results on the association between psychological distress and sexual and marital aspects from the Quebec Health Survey of Older Couples (Enqueˆte sur la sante´des aıˆne´s au Que´bec/Volet Couple). In this study, 508 francophone couples (508 women, 508 men), aged 65 years old and over, answered several questionnaires about psychological distress (e.g. Psychological Distress Index) and marital (e.g. Dyadic adjustment scale) and sexual aspects of their life (e.g. Derogatis Sexual Functioning Inventory, International Index of Erectile Function, Female Sexual Function Index). Participants answered general questions at home in the presence of an interviewer and they answered to specific questionnaires about their sexuality and marital life on a computer to ensure confidentiality. Results indicate that dyadic adjustment, sexual satisfaction and gender predict psychological distress and explain 14.2% of the variance of psychological distress among older couples. The same predictor variables were found in men and women considered separately. Moreover, participants with low marital functioning show more than twice as much psychological distress and poorer sexual functioning.

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Factors associated with sexuality in later life: An exploratory study in a group of Greek married older adults

Cited by 46 publications

References 27 publications

Sexuality and elderly with chronic diseases: A review of the existing literature

Sexuality and elderly with chronic diseases: A review of the existing literature

Knowledge, attitude and practice of elders about sexuality

Dyadic adjustment, sexuality and psychological distress in older couples

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