Old Age
Conditions
Keywords
sexuality
Brief summary
The prevalence of sexual activity decreases with age, particularly among individuals over 60 years old. Although physical dysfunctions, such as erectile disorders, play a role, the decline in sexuality is also linked to cultural and social factors, such as stereotypes and the loss of a partner. Sexuality in adulthood impacts both mental and physical health, contributing to better quality of life and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Maintaining a fulfilling sexual life among older adults is a public health issue that remains underexplored, particularly regarding its relationship with mental health. Primary objective To explore the association between sexuality and mental health in community-dwelling older adults. Secondary objectives To study the relationships between the different dimensions of the questionnaires (ISS, QLQC30, HAD) To examine the association between sexuality and psychotropic drug use To compare sexuality and mental health among older adults belonging to senior associations and those living in independent residences
Interventions
patient self-administered questionnaires
Sponsors
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Voluntary participant aged ≥ 60 years (male or female)
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to understand or communicate in French * Major neurocognitive disorders * Refusal to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale HAD Quality of Life Questionary QLQC30 Index of Sexual Satisfaction ISS | Day 1 Inclusion | Analysis will focus on questionnaire scores |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactLise Laclautre
Outcome results
None listed