Impact of sexuality in the life of the elderly person: integrative review

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
10340
9 pages
Research Article

Impact of sexuality in the life of the elderly person: integrative review

Thainar Machado de Araújo Nóbrega, Dr. Selene Cordeiro Vasconcelos, Patrícia Josefa Fernandes Beserra, Greicy Kelly Gouveia Dias Bittencourt and Maria Miriam Lima da Nóbrega

Abstract: 

The purpose was to identify the scientific evidence on the impact of sexuality in the life of the elderly person. LILACS, BDENF, Medline, CINAHL, PubMed were databases, sample of 38 articles. The perceptions of the elderly, family, professionals and caregivers about the sexuality of the elderly resulted in the themes: experience of sexuality of the elderly; sexuality of the elderly and social implications; health and sexuality conditions of the elderly person; prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections. The impact of sexuality in the life of the elderly passes through the change in the experience of its sexuality; repression and prejudice; health conditions; lack of knowledge about STI/AIDS prevention; absence of specific programs and neglect of health professionals and caregivers in the theme. Therefore, this study contributes to the professional praxis of the nurse showing the importance of sexual care management of elderly and permanent education planning for the health team.

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