Knowledge and attitudes of doctors toward the sexuality of older people in Turkey

International Psychogeriatrics
Sultan DoganSalman Karim

Abstract

Few studies have looked at healthcare professionals' knowledge of and attitudes to later life sexuality in both Western and Eastern cultures. Here we examine the attitudes and knowledge of Turkish medical doctors toward sexuality in older people. Eighty-seven doctors, from various specialties, who were directly involved in the care of older people, were contacted by post and asked to complete the Turkish version of the Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale (ASKAS). A majority of physicians indicated that they had limited information and knowledge regarding sexual health issues in older people (69%). Although a small percentage (14.5%) reported that they "always" discuss sexuality and sexual problems with older patients, the majority (69%) indicated that they "sometimes" raise questions about sexuality with these patients. A high percentage (81%) stated that they would be helpful and receptive should an elderly patient initiate a discussion about sexual issues. Most participants (77%) thought that the patient's gender was of no importance when taking a sexual history. Overall, the responses to ASKAS showed that physicians had limited knowledge but their attitude was positive toward sexuality in the elderly. Female physician...Continue Reading

References

May 1, 1977·Archives of Sexual Behavior·R A LaTorre, K Kear
Aug 1, 1982·Archives of Sexual Behavior·R L Winn, N Newton
Jan 1, 1982·International Journal of Aging & Human Development·C B White, J A Catania
Jun 3, 1998·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·H J Wright
Mar 18, 2003·Social Science & Medicine·Merryn Gott, Sharron Hinchliff
Mar 30, 2004·Social Science & Medicine·Merryn GottElisabeth Galena
Oct 27, 2004·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Sally M Roach
Feb 24, 2006·The Journal of Sexual Medicine·Irina D BurdGloria Bachmann

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 17, 2011·Journal of Sex Research·Sharron Hinchliff, Merryn Gott
Dec 6, 2012·Culture, Health & Sexuality·Angélick SchweizerMarie Santiago-Delefosse
Oct 2, 2014·Health Care Analysis : HCA : Journal of Health Philosophy and Policy·Lieslot MahieuChris Gastmans
Jun 29, 2012·The Journal of Sexual Medicine·Teresa C S B VieiraMary U Nakamura
Feb 12, 2014·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy·Anne K Hughes, Daniela Wittmann
Dec 17, 2016·International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry·Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Liat Ayalon
Mar 21, 2017·Australasian Journal on Ageing·Yung-Hui ChenDebora Osborne
May 21, 2015·Nursing Ethics·Lieslot MahieuChris Gastmans
Jun 5, 2018·Culture, Health & Sexuality·Ateret Gewirtz-MeydanZdenko Zeman
Sep 11, 2018·Canadian Journal on Aging = La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement·Ateret Gewirtz-MeydanShoshi Werner
Jan 22, 2020·Canadian Journal on Aging = La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement·Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Liat Ayalon
Feb 23, 2020·Israel Journal of Health Policy Research·Ateret Gewirtz-MeydanLiat Ayalon
Jun 13, 2018·BMC Family Practice·Inbar LevkovichLiat Ayalon
Oct 13, 2021·African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine·Deidré PretoriusMotlatso G Mlambo

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Academic Psychiatry : the Journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry
Robert Taylor Segraves
Disability and Rehabilitation
Annmarie Hyland, Margaret Mc Grath
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
G SinoffO Barnett-Greens
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
N RajakumaraswamyD J S Fernando
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved