Percepção Do Homem Idoso Em Relação a Sua Sexualidade

Abstract

Objetivo: conhecer a percepção de homens idosos acerca de sua sexualidade. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 10 idosos, por meio de uma entrevista semiestruturada, em uma Unidade Municipal de Saúde de Belém, estado do Pará, no período de setembro a outubro de 2016. Utilizou-se o método de análise de dados de Strauss e Corbin. Resultados: a maioria dos idosos estava na faixa etária entre 60 e 75 anos, casados e nível fundamental de ensino. A análise das entrevistas evidenciou três categorias: visão do homem idoso sobre conceitos em sexualidade; sexualidade e seu desenvolvimento pelo homem idoso; e a prática sexual e sua importância para o homem idoso. Conclusão: percebeu-se um déficit no conhecimento sobre a sexualidade. As alterações biológicas, fisiológicas, patologias e preconceito da família foram identificados como obstáculos. O sexo não é mais importante. Nesse contexto, é necessário que os profissionais abordem sobre a vida sexual desses indivíduos.Descritores: Saúde do Homem, Idoso, Sexualidade. THE ELDERLY MAN'S PERCEPTION IN RELATION TO HIS SEXUALITYObjective: to know the perception of elderly men about their sexuality. Methodology: Descriptive study, qualitative approach, performed with ten elderly people, through a semi -structured interview, at a Municipal Health Unit of Belém, state of Pará, from September to October 2016. The data analysis method of Strauss and Corbin was used. Results: The majority of the elderly men were in the age group between 60 and 75 years, married and had primary level education. The analysis of the interviews revealed three categories: The view of the elderly man regarding sexuality; Sexuality and its development by the elderly man and Sexual practice and its importance for the elderly man. Conclusion: There was a lack of knowledge about sexuality. The biological, physiological changes, pathologies and prejudice of the family were identified as obstacles. Sex is no longer important. In this context, it is necessary for professionals to address the sexual life of these individuals.Descriptors: Men's Health, Elderly Person, Sexuality. PERCEPCIÓN DEL HOMBRE MAYOR EN RELACIÓN CON SU SEXUALIDADObjetivo: Conocer la percepción de los hombres de edad avanzada sobre su sexualidad. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, enfoque cualitativo se realizó con diez personas mayores, a través de una entrevista semiestructurada, en una de Belén Unidad Municipal de Salud, Estado de Pará, en el período septiembre-octubre de 2016. Se utilizó el método de análisis datos de Strauss y Corbin. Resultados: La mayoría de los ancianos tenían edades comprendidas entre los 60 y los 75 años el nivel de edad, casada y fundamental. El análisis de los datos reveló tres categorías: la visión antigua del hombre en los conceptos de la sexualidad; La sexualidad y su desarrollo por el anciano y la práctica sexual y su importancia para el anciano. Conclusión: Se observó un déficit en el conocimiento sobre la sexualidad. Las modificaciones biológicas, fisiológicas, las enfermedades y...

Sexuality of elderly people participating in a cohabitation center / Sexualidade de idosos participantes de um centro de convivência

“…The prevalence of seniors with inactive sex life was higher, similar to the result found in one study 5 and different from others. [1][2] These findings can be explained by several factors.…”

“…4 Human sexuality is still today considered a little explored area of research, and the number of researches on the subject associated to senescence are incipient. 5 The Ministry of Health points out the need and the challenge of dealing with sexuality in the elderly, due not only to the aging population, but also because it is a relevant aspect for the quality of life of this age group. 6 The elderly represent a significant percentage of health system users, so it is important that health professionals question the sexual life of this population in order to promote better quality of life and prevent STIs.…”

“…However, health professionals are not yet in the habit of questioning aspects related to the sexuality of the elderly in their daily routine. 5,7 Thus, with the growing population aging, it is important that investigations about the sexual behavior of older people are developed, because they can help the practices of health professionals, especially the nurse, for a qualified care in order to promote the healthy experience of sexuality in aging.…”

Tendência de infecções por HIV/Aids: aspectos da ocorrência em idosos entre 2008 e 2018

“…11 Regarding the sociodemographic profile analyzed, the most affected age group was that between 60 and 69 years old, considered young older adults, which presupposes an active sex life, considering that the more advanced the age, the less importance older adults attribute to the sexual practice due to the physiological and biological changes in relation to the older adults' willingness to maintain sexual intercourse, to the presence of pathologies, and to the prejudice on the part of the family. 12 In addition, with the advances in science, this segment of the population has maintained their sexual practices over the years. Hormone replacement and medications to improve sexual performance enabled a more active sex life, but also made the older adults more susceptible to contracting HIV, due to unprotected sexual practices, associated with misconceptions about condom use, being a reality which extends to all ages, not just the older population.…”

Comportamento sexual de idosos e as vulnerabilidades às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

“…Têm-se demonstrado que não existem razões fisiológicas que impeçam as pessoas idosas saudáveis de usufruírem de sua sexualidade e do ato sexual propriamente dito. Porém, o idoso ainda é visto como ser assexuado pela sociedade, sem capacidade de sentir desejo, revelando certo preconceito (Gois, Santos, Silva & Aguiar, 2017).…”