2022, Number 2
Characterization of the sexual behavior of elderly adults in a health area
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Sexuality in elderly adults is a topic which has not been very widely studied, it is recognized as a main element in their quality life.Objective: To describe the characteristics of the sexual behavior of elderly adults.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Family Doctor ´s Office # 18, from ¨Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima¨ Policlinic in Las Tunas, in February, 2020. The sample was formed by 30 elderly adults who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and manifested disposition of participating in the research. A questionnaire was applied and an interview was performed for obtaining the data. The Excel 2010 software was used to process the data.
Results: The 80 % manifested to have sexual desire, it was highest in the 60-69 age group, the 73.3 % had active sexual relations, and from them, the 79 % were married. For the 80 % of the elderly adults, sexual relations were important for their quality life, the 6 % received information about sexuality by the basic health team and the 83.3 % would like to be informed.
Conclusions: The sexual desire and practice are not finished with aging, it contradicts the myth that the elderly adult is an asexual being. Sexuality is important for elderly adults; they are interested on information; it is required to transform the actions related to the Health Basic Team.
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