2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-21002012000800018
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Knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the elderly with HIV/AIDS

Abstract: Objectives: Assess the knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the elderly with HIV/AIDS served in a specialized ambulatory clinic; and identify the epidemiological profile of these patients. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study with a sample of 148 people aged 50 years and over. The Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale was used to assess the knowledge and the attitudes about sexuality of the elderly. Results: The study included 148 elderly, male gender (63.5%), single (30.5%), r… Show more

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“…In addition, study says that women with low socioeconomic status have increased health, increasing the risk of HIV infection, when compared to men. 13 In relation to the family, Brêtas et al…”
Section: Health Campaigns Broadcast On Television and The Very Open Cmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, study says that women with low socioeconomic status have increased health, increasing the risk of HIV infection, when compared to men. 13 In relation to the family, Brêtas et al…”
Section: Health Campaigns Broadcast On Television and The Very Open Cmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Knowledge and actions on sexuality in aged people with HIV/Aids Okuno MFP, et al (11) 2012 Acta Paulista de Enfermagem…”
Section: A4mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Regarding the perceptions and experiences reported by the aged after the diagnosis of HIV, publications A2 (7) , A4 (11) , A5 (12) and A11 (17) pointed out it affected the relationship that they had with their family and friends, which made them feel mad and awkward about it (7) . Some studies highlight social isolation of aged people from family and friends and there are some reports on health professionals that did not identify their signs of depression.…”
Section: Brazilian Journal Of Sexually Transmitted Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this sense, the authors state that women, especially those with less purchasing power, have greater impairment of health and succumb to HIV infection more quickly than men. (7) The marital status of married or in stable union was predominant, accounting for 165 (59.4%) puerperal women, a favorable aspect to the exercise of a safe motherhood, as these are women sharing the same residence with their partners and also the same feelings of complicity and companionship.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%