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ArticleThe European journal of general practice2019

When sex meets age: Family physicians' perspectives about sexual dysfunction among older men and women: A qualitative study from Israel.

Inbar Levkovich, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Khaled Karkabi, Liat Ayalon

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Article in The European journal of general practice, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Inbar Levkovicha The Division of Family Medicine, The Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine , Technion-Israel Institute of Technology , Haifa , Israel.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1582-3889
Ateret Gewirtz-Meydanb The Louis and Gaby Weisfeld School of Social Work , Bar-Ilan University , Ramat Gan , Israel.
Khaled Karkabid Department of Family Medicine, The Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District , Technion-Israel Institute of Technology , Haifa , Israel.
Liat Ayalonb The Louis and Gaby Weisfeld School of Social Work , Bar-Ilan University , Ramat Gan , Israel.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3339-7879
Bar-Ilan University · ILTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology · IL

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Abstract

backgroundGender differences in relation to sexual functioning among older adults have received very little research attention, although the ageing process is likely to be characterized by difficulties in sexual functioning among both women and men.

objectivesThe purpose of this qualitative research is to examine and understand the perceptions of family physicians, and the differences in their attitudes regarding male and female patients.

methodQualitative interviews with family physicians were conducted between August 2017 and December 2017. Sixteen family physicians participated in the study, aged 36-64; most were born in Israel and half of them were women. Twelve physicians were Jewish, two were Christian and two were Muslim. Nine work in rural practices and seven work in urban practices. We used in-depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed by three researchers using content analysis.

resultsThe analysis of the interviews revealed two main themes: (1) Differences as perceived by family physicians: men are perceived as being interested in engaging in full sexual relations, including penetration, while among women, the main need is focused on the relationship and intimacy. (2) Gender differences regarding seeking a solution through the family physician. Family physicians reported that most of the patients who seek solutions regarding sexual dysfunction in old age are men with impotence problems. Family physicians perceived that women seek out solutions less frequently, some because they are afraid their relationship will suffer if they do not continue having sex with their partners.

conclusionMen and women were seen as having different motivations for engaging in sex and different needs from physicians.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelAdultAgedFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicIsraelMaleMiddle AgedMotivationPhysicians, FamilySex FactorsSexual BehaviorSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalAgingolder adultsprimary caresexual dysfunctionsexuality

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