ReviewRevista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health2022
A systematic review of sexual health and subjective well-being in older age groups.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Experiences of sexuality of older cisgender gay men: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Cadernos de saude publica · 2025Pooled it
- Associations between sexual health and well-being: a systematic review.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2024Pooled it
- The barriers and enablers to accessing sexual health and sexual well-being services for midlife women (aged 40-65 years) in high-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Effects of positive sex education and pelvic floor strengthening program on sexual and pelvic health among youngest old: a randomized controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2025Trial
- Evaluating the User Experience of a Smartphone-Delivered Sexual Health Promotion Program for Older Adults in the Netherlands: Single-Arm Pilot Study.JMIR human factors · 2024Trial
- Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Motivational Factors Associated with Sexual Activity in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study of Sexual Health and Well-Being in Married or Cohabitating Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Nouna, Burkina Faso.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Barriers Related to the Identification and Satisfaction of the Sexual Needs of Nursing Homes' Residents: A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality in Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Sexual health in patient care: shortcomings in medical training and experienced barriers in sexual history taking.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Age-related differences of serum total testosterone and psychological factors in patients with erectile dysfunction.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Type 1 Diabetes.Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025Review
- Sexual Well-Being and Aging Patterns: Findings of a Cluster Analysis among Older Adults in Portugal and Spain.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
- Association between erectile dysfunction and subjective well-being in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes.Diabetology international · 2024Article
- Sexual health among the oldest old: a population-based study among people aged 85 years and older in Stockholm, Sweden.Sexual medicine · 2024Article
- Addressing sexual health in oncology: perspectives and challenges for better care at a national level.Ecancermedicalscience · 2024Article
- The male-focused marital relationship enrichment and sexual well-being interventions: A scoping review.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2023Article
- A Smartphone-Delivered Program (Anathema) to Promote the Sexual Health of Older Adults, Colorectal Cancer Survivors, and Stroke Survivors: Protocol for a Feasibility Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Regulation of Sexual Behavior and Health in German Prisons and Forensic Psychiatric Hospitals.Behavioral sciences & the lawArticle
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Abstract
Objectives: This systematic review aimed at assessing the associations between sexual health and subjective well-being in older age groups (i.e. people aged between 40 and ≥90 years). Methods: A systematic search was conducted of the Web of Science, MEDLINE, EBSCO, Scopus, SciELO and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature) databases for studies published until September 2021. Search strings included a combination of terms such as "sexual health" or "sexuality" and "well-being" and terms related to the measures that assess the constructs of interest. This systematic review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Results were grouped into four categories that assess the interplay between sexual health and subjective well-being: cognitive and attitudinal factors, sexual behavior, sexual function and sexual satisfaction. The subjective well-being domains that were analyzed were life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, and psychological well-being. Results: A total of 15 quantitative studies were reviewed, of which 14 were articles and 1 was a doctoral dissertation. Findings suggest that living a fulfilling sexual life is an essential part of subjective well-being. Conclusions: This review suggests that programs aiming to promote well-being in older age groups should also encourage a fulfilling sexual life.
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