The effect of sexuality on the quality of life of elderly people in Morocco

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作者
Mejdouli, Hicham [1 ]
Baali, Abdellatif [1 ]
Ouzennou, Nadia [2 ]
Amor, Hakima [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Cadi Ayyad Univ, Semlalia Fac Sci, Lab Pharmacol Neurobiol Anthropobiol Environm & Be, Marrakech, Morocco
[2] Minist Hlth & Social Protect, Higher Inst Nursing & Hlth Tech Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
来源
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | 2023年 / 27卷 / 08期
关键词
Sexuality; quality of life; elderly; Morocco; HEALTH; DYSFUNCTION; WOMEN; MEN;
D O I
10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i8.8
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
In Morocco, the sexuality of the elderly is still a taboo subject, and sexual health is very much marginalised in the care system. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexuality and the quality of life of elderly people in Morocco. A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire aimed at a sample of 354 people aged 65 and over attending health centres in the province of Essaouira was conducted between 2021 and 2022. The French version of the Leipad scale was used to assess quality of life and sexual functioning. Our results showed that sexual functioning is a major determinant of quality of life in the elderly. Participants' Leipad scores ranged from 9.7 to 93.5, with an average of 29.4 ( =11.2). The highest score indicating an alteration in quality of life was recorded for sexual functioning (83.9 +/- 19). We need to think about an integrated strategy, involving all those involved in gerontological and social action, to promote the sexual health of older Moroccans so that they can "age in good health". (Afr J Reprod Health 2023; 27 [8]: 76-82).
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