‘I always look under the bed for a man’. Needs and barriers to the expression of sexuality in residential aged care: the views of residents with and without dementia
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09/08/2012
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Objectives: This qualitative study canvassed residents' perceptions of the needs and barriers to the expression of sexuality in long-term care. Methods: Sixteen residents, including five with dementia, from six aged care facilities in two Australian states were interviewed. Data were analysed using a constant comparative method. Results: Four categories describe residents' views about sexuality, their needs and barriers to its expression: ‘It still matters’; ‘Reminiscence and resignation’, ‘It's personal’, and ‘It's an unconducive environment’. Discussion: Residents, including those with dementia, saw themselves as sexual beings and with a continuing need and desire to express their sexuality. The manner in which it was expressed varied. Many barriers to sexual expression were noted, including negative attitudes of staff, lack of privacy and limited opportunities for the establishment of new relationships or the continuation of old ones. Interviewees agreed that how a resident expressed their sexuality was their business and no one else's. |
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Taylor & Francis |
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DOI:10.1080/19419899.2012.713869 Bauer, Michael, Fetherstonhaugh, Deirdre, Tarzia, Laura, Nay, Rhonda, Wellman, David, & Beattie, Elizabeth (2012) ‘I always look under the bed for a man’. Needs and barriers to the expression of sexuality in residential aged care: the views of residents with and without dementia. Psychology and Sexuality, pp. 1-14. |
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Copyright 2012 Taylor & Francis |
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Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111001 Aged Care Nursing #111702 Aged Health Care #111718 Residential Client Care #sexuality #residential aged care #dementia |
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Journal Article |