Sexuality in the Older Woman

Campbell, Jennifer; Huff, Marlene

doi:10.1300/j021v16n01_07

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“…As has been noted by other investigators, [18][19][20] our data indicate that focusing only on sexual attraction ignores other factors that may be particularly important for middle-aged and older women such as affection, affiliation, and emotional preference. This is exemplified by a previously married woman who was classified as a WPW during screening: "I'm a person who, I love women, I much prefer being with women than men.…”

Section: Sexual Orientation: Attractionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Among Middle-Aged and Older Women in a Cancer Screening Study

Clark¹,

Armstrong²,

Bonacore³

2005

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Section: Sexual Orientation: Attractionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Among Middle-Aged and Older Women in a Cancer Screening Study

Clark¹,

Armstrong²,

Bonacore³

2005

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“…Many authors have commented on pervasive ageist attitudes with regard to sex and sexuality of older people, and older women in particular (Campbell & Huff, 1995; Crose & Drake, 1993; Hillman, 2000; Kaye, 1993; Mack & Bland, 1999). Although some diminution of sexual activity has been frequently cited in the literature, Kaye noted that it is neither necessary nor automatic that sexual activity decline with age.…”

Section: Sexuality In Older Womenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older Latina Women and HIV/AIDS: An Examination of Sexuality and Culture as they Relate to Risk and Protective Factors

Beaulaurier

Craig

Rosa

2008

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Older Latina women are one of the least studied American demographic groups with regard to social, health, or sexual behavior. This could leave social workers and other geriatric professionals unprepared for dealing with HIV/AIDS in this population. Currently, older Latina women are one of the fastest growing groups of new AIDS cases. Twenty percent of all women ever diagnosed with the disease are Latina and 5.5% of Latinas infected with the virus are older. The number of diagnosed infections is increasing in older women, including Latinas, in spite of recent declines in infection rates with younger populations. There are also a potentially large number of cases that go misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.This article also addresses risk and protective factors related to gender roles, traditional Latino family values, religion, socioeconomic factors, health, and health care, with special attention to the triple jeopardy faced by this population by virtue of being female, seniors, and minorities. The article concludes with recommendations for the development of culturally competent practices with older Latinas and the development of a research agenda to better understand their risk-related and healthseeking behavior.

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“…Although there are frequent references in the literature to pervasive ageist attitudes with regard to the appropriateness and frequency of sex and sexuality of older people (J. M. Campbell & Huff, 1995;Crose & Drake, 1993;J. L. Hillman, 2000;Kaye, 1993;Mack & Bland, 1999), there is also mounting countervailing evidence that attitudes are changing (EmmersSommer & Allen, 2005).…”

Section: Older People Are Not Sexualmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This prompted Kingsberg (2002) to observe that health problems and lack of a partner probably account for most of the abstinence among older adults. Other authors suggest that perceived sexual desirability and value, perceptions that it is unacceptable to have a new relationship after the death of a spouse or divorce, or the attitude that it is abnormal to be interested in sexual activity may also be important factors (J. M. Campbell &Huff, 1995;Zeiss & Kasl-Godleym, 2001). It is notable that none of these factors is biological or inevitable.…”

Section: Older Women Have Physical and Health Barriers That Prevent Sexmentioning

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Attitudes and Stereotypes Regarding Older Women and HIV Risk

Beaulaurier

Fortuna

Lind

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Journal of Women & Aging

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Persons aged 50 years and over will soon disproportionately represent the future of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It is estimated that by 2015 older adults will represent 50% of persons living with HIV in the United States. Despite the HIV/AIDS growing population among older adults, attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes toward older adults that exist in general society have affected HIV prevention, education, and care. Specifically, ageist attitudes about the sexuality of older adults in general and older women in particular, low clinical HIV suspicion among healthcare providers, lack of knowledge about risk among older women, and differentials in power related to negotiating sexual practices all lead to heightened concerns for the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV disease in mature women. This article examines common attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that exist within general society as well as health and social service providers that place older women at a disadvantage when it comes to HIV prevention, education, and treatment.

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Sexuality in the Older Woman

Cited by 14 publications

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Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Among Middle-Aged and Older Women in a Cancer Screening Study

Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Among Middle-Aged and Older Women in a Cancer Screening Study

Older Latina Women and HIV/AIDS: An Examination of Sexuality and Culture as they Relate to Risk and Protective Factors

Attitudes and Stereotypes Regarding Older Women and HIV Risk

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