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1209/2013 - Factors that influence the sexuality of the elderly: an integrative review
Fatores que interferem na sexualidade de idosos: uma revisão integrativa

Author:

• Danielle Lopes de Alencar - Alencar, D.L. - REcife, PE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <daniellelopesalencar@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques - Marques, APO - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <marquesap@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0731-8065
• Márcia Carréra Campos Leal - Leal, M.C.C. - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <marciacarrera@hotmail.com.br>
• Júlia de Cássia Miguel Vieira - Vieira, JCM - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <july_nurse21@hotmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidences approaching the factors that influence the sexuality of elderly people. This was an online search carried out in pairs, including original articles in Portuguese, English or Spanish language, which answered the purpose of the study, and were published from 2006 to October 2011. We used the MEDLINE, LILACS, CidSaúde and BDENF databases, with the following descriptors: sexualidade e idoso/ sexuality and aged/ sexualidad y anciano. The selected articles were assessed for methodological quality by two instruments: CASP and Hierarchical Classification of Evidence. After analysis, 15 articles were included in the review, which discuss the culture of elderly people’s asexuality, with only the prevalence of younger people’s sexual experiences. As important factors that influence the sexuality of elderly people, we identified the absence of the partner due to widowhood, appreciation of the young beauty standard, diseases occurrence, medication use, and changes in sexual physiology. We conclude that social and cultural factors, changes in body physiology, and diseases occurrence interfere with sexuality of elderly people, making it necessary the performance of nursing professionals in debunking myths and promoting guidelines through educational activities.

Keywords:

Sexuality Aged Nursing

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Alencar, D.L., Marques, APO, Leal, M.C.C., Vieira, JCM. Factors that influence the sexuality of the elderly: an integrative review. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2014/Apr). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/factors-that-influence-the-sexuality-of-the-elderly-an-integrative-review/14977



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