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Margaret-Mary G Wilson1

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, GRECC, Veterans' Administration Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, USA. wilsonmg@slu.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|October 22, 2003
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Older adults face unique sexual health challenges, requiring healthcare providers to integrate sexuality into geriatric care. More research is urgently needed to support evidence-based practices for this growing population.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Sexual Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are traditionally viewed as a concern for younger populations.
  • Older adults present unique challenges in healthcare settings regarding sexual health.
  • There is a lack of comprehensive geriatric care addressing the sexual health needs of aging individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of addressing sexual health in the geriatric population.
  • To advocate for the integration of sexual health into routine geriatric evaluations.
  • To highlight the need for increased research and community education on sexuality and aging.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current practices and literature regarding geriatric sexual health.

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  • It emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in healthcare provider education and patient interaction.
  • Community-based education programs are suggested as a method to improve societal acceptance.

    • Main Results:

    • Older adults require adequate information on sexuality and aging from healthcare professionals.
    • Sexual health should be a standard component of comprehensive geriatric assessments.
    • Community education can foster greater acceptance of older adult sexuality.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must proactively address sexual health in older adults.
    • Prioritized research is essential to develop evidence-based guidelines for geriatric sexual health.
    • As the baby-boomer generation ages, clinical practice must adapt to meet increasing patient demands regarding sexual health concerns.