'That might be a bit sexy for somebody your age': Older adult sexual health conversations in primary care.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Many older adults are sexually active, and STIs are rising amongst this cohort. In primary care, sexual health discussions are limited as health-care practitioners commonly assume older patients aged 60+ are not sexually active or are unwilling to discuss sex. Studies have either examined patient or clinician views, but not both. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates sexual health discussions in general practice. It is unique in that it sought perspectives of different groups: older patients, health-care professionals and key informants. RESULTS:Qualitative interviews revealed that older patients expect clinicians to bring up sexual concerns, whereas clinicians prefer older patients to do so. A simple electronic solution to circumvent this impasse was suggested and discussed. CONCLUSIONS:Older adults would like to discuss sexual concerns with their health-care providers. Given the rising rates of STIs in later life, sexual health discussions with older patients must become part of routine care.

journal_name

Australas J Ageing

authors

Malta S,Temple-Smith M,Bickerstaffe A,Bourchier L,Hocking J

doi

10.1111/ajag.12762

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-06-01 00:00:00

pages

40-48

eissn

1440-6381

issn

1741-6612

journal_volume

39 Suppl 1

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