ReviewJournal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences2016
Sexuality and elderly with chronic diseases: A review of the existing literature.
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- Construction and validation of a scale of sexual self-concept for the elderly Chilean population.F1000Research · 2022Article
- Learning From Consultations Conducted by Community Pharmacists in Northern Ireland for Nonprescription Sildenafil: A Qualitative Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framework.Sexual medicine · 2021Article
- An estimation of patients at potential risk for drug-induced sexual dysfunction using pharmacy dispensing data.Family practice · 2021Article
- Beyond weight loss: current perspectives on the impact of calorie restriction on healthspan and lifespan.Expert review of endocrinology & metabolism · 2021Review
- The Effect of Nursing Care Applied to Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Their Sexual Experiences and Quality of Life.Sexuality and disability · 2021Article
- Designing a structural equation model of marital satisfaction based on aging perception and demographic and clinical variables in Iranian elderly patients with coronary artery disease.ARYA atherosclerosis · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundIncreased life expectancy and the growing phenomenon of aging can lead to increased burden of chronic diseases (CDs) which adversely affects the overall health of elderly, their sexuality in particular. Sexual life of an aged population is overlooked in many of the societies. In the present narrative review, we aim to assess the impact of CDs on sexual function of elderly people. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe used internet databases including PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, Iran Medex, Magiran, IPPF, and UNFPA without time limit. Ninety-eight out of 174 relevant articles were selected which met the inclusion criteria: those articles were research-based in English or Persian (original or review articles) and textbooks; specified one or more CDs and sexual function of the cases; elderly people over the age of sixty, men and women; and coordination between articles and research goals. We excluded qualitative and case studies. We reported the most related CDs with sexual function in literature review and used the biological and psychological impact of the CDs on sexual function of elderly population based on the conceptual model of Verschuren
resultsThe results of the studies were classified into the themes including physical, psychological, and cultural and social. Diabetes, cardiovascular, cancerous, and chronic respiratory diseases and also some medications can reduce sexual capacity and desire in particular resulting in negative impact on the quality of elderly sexual life. CDs may influence sexual expressions and responses which adversely affect one's mood and energy so that can cause depression and grief, as well as loss of self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-concept in elderly adults. The factors affecting sexuality of an elderly with CDs include cultural and mythical beliefs about age and illnesses, fear, and embarrass of changed physical appearance. The research conducted among elderly population examining the adverse influence of CDs on aged people's sexual life in general, sexual function and performance, and intimate interaction.
conclusionIt is considered that programs on sexual health needs of aged population for the health-care workers can prove beneficial in improving sexual health.
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