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Sexuality in Age: Enhancing Patient-Centered Nursing Care Through Holistic Educational Approaches
B Suzy Diggle-Fox1, Debra A Hrelic1, Amy F Neal1
1University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week holistic sexuality education program in enhancing sexual knowledge, positive attitudes, and self-efficacy among older adults.
Method:
The current study used a mixed methods, pre-/postintervention design (quantitative) supplemented with postintervention focus groups (qualitative). Twenty-three participants aged ≥50 years attended one of three sexuality education courses. Participants completed the Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale and Sexual Self-Perception and Adjustment Questionnaire before and after the interventions.
Results:
Post-course results revealed improved sexual knowledge, and positively reinforced sexual self-efficacy. Holistic sexuality education also demonstrated post-course results of significantly decreased anxiety related to sexual communication, issues, and overall sexual health.
Conclusion:
Findings support the value of structured, age-inclusive sexual health education in promoting confidence, communication, and overall well-being in later life.
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