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0455/2018 - Knowledge and attitudes about sexuality of the elderly with HIV.
Conhecimento e atitudes sobre sexualidade em pessoas idosas com HIV.

Author:

• Rosaline Bezerra Aguiar - Aguiar, R.B - <rosaline-rosa@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4299-7035

Co-author(s):

• Márcia Carréra Campos Leal - Leal, M.C.C - <marciacarrera@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3032-7253
• Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques - Marques, APO - <marquesap@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0731-8065


Abstract:

A cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out with 241 elderly people diagnosed with HIV, assisted in the reference services of Recife city in Pernambuco, Brazil. Knowledge and attitudes were evaluated through the Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale (ASKAS). The results show that elderly men, people with higher educational level, those without depressive symptoms and individuals diagnosed with HIV for more than 12 years have greater level of knowledge about sexuality in the elderly. Conservative attitudes toward sexuality in aging have been strongly associated with women, illiterate participants, practicing evangelical and catholic religion, and the elderly people diagnosed with HIV with less than 12 years. The elderly people with less knowledge presented more conservative attitudes regarding sexuality in aging (r = 0.42, p<0.0001). Thus, it is essential to carry out health actions with the aim of improving knowledge and attitudes regarding sexuality in the elderly, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable to HIV infection.


Keywords:

Knowledge. Sexuality. Elderly. HIV.

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Aguiar, R.B, Leal, M.C.C, Marques, APO. Knowledge and attitudes about sexuality of the elderly with HIV.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2018/Oct). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/knowledge-and-attitudes-about-sexuality-of-the-elderly-with-hiv/16988?id=16988



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