Behavior of sexual dysfunction in elderly male

Abstract

A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed to characterize the sexuality of older adults who attend sexual dysfunction consultation in Baracoa during 2014. The sample of 80 male patients diagnosed with erectile sexual dysfunction in consultation of Sexology, Baracoa. The variables were used: most frequent diseases, risk factors, sources of knowledge and most affected areas. The primary data was obtained from the interview and serological survey. Hypertension and chronic disease and smoking as a risk factor in the elderly studied with erectile sexual dysfunction. The most affected was in the emotional sphere. Information on sexuality came to them to friends demonstrating less information about the physiological changes that affect the quality of sexual function. It is recommended to implement a strategy of educational intervention on lifestyle and sexuality.