Author:

• Heloísa Nunes Zardeto - Zardeto, H.N - <helozardeto@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1852-7225

Co-author(s):

• Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider - Schneider, I.J.C - <ione.schneider@ufsc.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6339-7832
• João Vitor Rodrigues - Rodrigues, J.V - <med.joaorodrigues@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9451-3648
• Maruí Weber Corseuil Giehl - Giehl, M.W.C - <mwcorseuil@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-3116

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual behavior, condom use, and socioeconomic, demographic, and health characteristics in elderly Brazilians. This is a cross-sectional study, utilizing datathe National Health Survey (2019). The outcome of interest was unprotected sexual intercourse. The associations were analyzed using Poisson regression. The prevalence of unprotected sexual intercourse was 88%. The prevalence of unprotected sexual intercourse was higher among elderly individuals aged 70-79 and those with a negative perception of their own health (PR: 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.06 and PR: 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07, respectively). In contrast, an inverse association was observed between marital status and the reported outcome. Individuals who were divorced, single, or widowed exhibited a lower prevalence of unprotected sexual intercourse (PR: 0.80, 95% CI: 0.76-0.83; PR: 0.78, 95% CI: These findings were also observed among those with a higher income (PR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.95-0.99; PR: 0.95, 95% CI: 0.91-0.99, respectively). The relationship between sexuality and affectivity and quality of life is such that it is essential to expand care for the elderly to include disease prevention and health promotion practices related to sexual habits.

Keywords:

Aged. Unsafe sex. Health Surveys. Integrality in Health.

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