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0253/2020 - The Silenced Sexuality in Elderly who need Care
O Silêncio da Sexualidade em Idosos Dependentes

Author:

• Konrad Gutterres Soares - Soares, K.G - <konradgs@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5361-9419

Co-author(s):

• Stela Nazareth Meneghel - Meneghel, S.N - Porto Alegre, RS - <stelameneghel@gmail.com> +
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7219-7178


Abstract:

Sexuality is a silent theme in relation to the elderly population who are socially perceived as asexual.This qualitative approach article is part of a research on dependent elderly people whose objective was to analyze their experiences about sexuality. The topic was takeninterviews with 26 of them, who talked about sex in their lives.Thematic content analysis identified two main categories in the statements: gender differences in the treatment of sexuality and difficulty in talking about sex.Differences were observed in the perception and valuation of sexuality, according to gender, so elderly men give importance to sexual potency, and elderly women consider the cessation of sexual life in old age to be natural.Elderly men enunciate a concept of sexuality based on biological satisfaction and sexual act, while women value partnership, affection and fondness. Researchers were silent on the topic, although it was included in the research manual to guide the interview with the elderly.However, although only 26 mentioned the subject, it was found that the sexuality of the elderly is modulated by gender perception, itis a poorly studied theme and difficult to approach in research and healthcare settings.

Keywords:

Dependent elderly, Sexuality, Gender, Qualitative research

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