KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN ELDERLY PEOPLE AS A TOOL FOR NURSING CARE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Authors

  • Maria Emilia Marcondes Barbosa
  • Maria Cristina Umpierrez Vieira
  • Evani Marques Pereira
  • Vanderleia Rosa Siqueira
  • Iria Barbara
  • Millene Nunes
  • Juliana Rodrigues Hamm

Keywords:

Elderly Person, Sexuality, Health Education

Abstract

Objective: To identify how older adults experience their sexuality in their own reality, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Method: Integrative review synthesizing evidence from various studies to identify gaps.

Results: Eleven articles were included: 10 produced in Brazil and one in Iran. Eight addressed situations experienced by older adults, and three reported on healthcare professionals' actions focused on older adults' sexuality. Sexual activity was observed to be present in older adults' lives, even in the face of physiological and health changes. Weaknesses in healthcare professionals' care were also noted.

Final considerations: Sexual activity is inherent to older adults' lives, even when faced with significant comorbidities. It is essential that healthcare professionals recognize this reality, avoiding neglecting or making sexuality invisible in later life.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.031-027 

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Published

2025-09-15

Issue

Contemporary Dialogues in Health Sciences

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Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Emilia Marcondes Barbosa, Maria Cristina Umpierrez Vieira, Evani Marques Pereira, Vanderleia Rosa Siqueira, Iria Barbara, Millene Nunes, Juliana Rodrigues Hamm

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Barbosa, M. E. M. ., Vieira, M. C. U. ., Pereira, E. M. ., Siqueira, V. R. ., Barbara, I. ., Nunes, M. ., & Hamm, J. R. . (2025). KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN ELDERLY PEOPLE AS A TOOL FOR NURSING CARE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW. Seven Editora, 410-426. https://sevenpubl.com.br/editora/article/view/8051