Sexual Health for Older Women Implications for nurses and other healthcare providers

Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 4

Abstract

Tis article presents fndings from a review of the evidence regarding sexual health for older women from MEDLINE, SCOPUS and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINHAL) databases. A total of 10 articles based on primary studies, reporting about the sexuality or sexual health of older women (and older people), and published between 2002–2012, were deemed suitable. Te major themes that emerged from the available literature suggest that the sexual health of older people is affected by factors such as physical changes, mental health, changes to their relationship with their husband, chronic ill health and other psychosocial situations. It is concluded that nurses and other healthcare providers have a range of interventions that can be adopted to promote sexual health among older women. Tese interventions may focus on improving the older woman’s sexual health assessment; increasing awareness and knowledge about sexuality in later life; pharmacological and psychotherapeutic therapies; using alternative techniques to achieve better sexual functioning; addressing partner and relationship issues, and advocating the importance of sexual health through media and policy development.

Authors and Affiliations

Joshua K. Muliira| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Rhoda S. Muliira| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

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Joshua K. Muliira, Rhoda S. Muliira (2013). Sexual Health for Older Women Implications for nurses and other healthcare providers. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 13(4), 469-476. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-14391