Sexual desire, erectile dysfunction and the biomedicalization of sex in older heterosexual men
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23/09/2013
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Aim To examine sexual desire in older age and the use of pharmaceuticals for sexual enhancement in the context of erectile dysfunction. Background The ability of the older person to fulfil sexual desire has not been well supported in Western society. Design The paper draws on themes that emerged during a phenomenological study of sexual desire in older age. Method Narratives were collected between 2008–2010 from in-depth interviews with six men and two women aged 65–84 years who were part of a larger Australian study of sexual desire in older age. Findings Emergent themes reveal that for some older people, the biomedicalization of sex can be a disappointing experience. Conclusion The findings illuminate the need for nurses who are at the front line of health care, health policy makers and educators, to consider sexual desire experienced in older age in the context of sexual health and healthy ageing. This study will contribute to a growing body of knowledge about sexual desire in older age |
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Blackwell Publishing |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63284/1/63284.pdf http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.12256/abstract DOI:10.1111/jan.12256 Gledhill, Susan E. & Schweitzer, Robert (2013) Sexual desire, erectile dysfunction and the biomedicalization of sex in older heterosexual men. Journal of Advanced Nursing. |
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Copyright 2013 John Wiley & Sons Ltd The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing; School of Psychology & Counselling |
Palavras-Chave | #111005 Mental Health Nursing #170106 Health Clinical and Counselling Psychology #art of nursing #gerentology #nurse education #phenomenology #sexual health #sexuality |
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Journal Article |