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Ålder och passion: Att Bryta Tystnaden om Äldres Sexualitet
University West, Department of Health Sciences.
University West, Department of Health Sciences.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Age and Passion : Breaking the Silence on Older Adults' Sexuality (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Äldres sexuella hälsa är ett område som ofta förbises inom vården. Tabun, stigma och okunskap påverkar möjligheten till öppna samtal om ämnet, vilket kan ha negativa konsekvenser för äldres livskvalitet och välbefinnande.

Syfte: Syftet med studien var att belysa vårdpersonal och äldre patienters erfarenheter av samtal om sexuell hälsa.

Metod: Studien genomfördes som en systematisk integrativ litteraturöversikt, där kvalitativa, kvantitativa och mixade metoder analyserades enligt Whittemore och Knafls femstegsmodell.

Resultat: Studien visade att vårdpersonal ofta har bristande kunskap och känner sig obekväma med att diskutera sexuell hälsa, medan äldre patienter ofta upplevde skam och stigma. Detta försvårade en öppen dialog. En mer positiv inställning och utbildning hos vårdpersonal kan bidra till att underlätta dessa samtal.

Slutsats: Ökad utbildning och medvetenhet hos vårdpersonal behövs för att skapa en trygg miljö där sexuell hälsa kan diskuteras, vilket kan förbättra äldres hälsa och livskvalitet.

Abstract [en]

Background: Elderly patients' sexual health was a subject often overlooked in healthcare, despite its significance for quality of life and well-being. The study examined healthcare professionals' and elderly patients' experiences and attitudes regarding conversations about sexual health, with a focus on breaking stigmas and improving communication.Aim: The study aimed to highlight healthcare professionals' and elderly patients' experiences with discussions about sexual health.

Method: A systematic integrative literature review based on Whittemore and Knafls five-step model was conducted. The data collection included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods from international studies published between 2014–2024.

Results: The study revealed that healthcare professionals often lacked knowledge about elderly patients' sexual health, and the subject was characterized by stigma and taboo. Elderly patients frequently felt shame and insecurity, while healthcare professionals experienced discomfort discussing the topic. An open and inclusive approach among healthcare staff facilitated dialogue.

Conclusion: Breaking taboos required education and increased awareness among healthcare professionals. Effective communication improved elderly patients' health and quality of life by creating a safe and respectful environment for discussions about elderly patients' sexual health.

Suggestions for Clinical Application: The study's findings suggested educational initiatives for healthcare professionals on elderly sexual health to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025. , p. 28
Keywords [en]
Elderly patients, shame, ageism, barriers, communication, healthcare professionals, Sexual health
Keywords [sv]
Äldre, Sexuell hälsa, kommunikation, vårdpersonal, skam, barriärer
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-23853Local ID: EXO803OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-23853DiVA, id: diva2:1986827
Subject / course
Nursing science
Educational program
Specialist nursing programme
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Available from: 2025-08-21 Created: 2025-08-04 Last updated: 2025-12-15Bibliographically approved

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