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Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
On-line version ISSN 1729-519X
Abstract
VALDES VAZQUEZ, María del Carmen and HERNANDEZ ESTERLIN, Yudit. Sexuality in elders: a look from inside. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2009, vol.8, n.3. ISSN 1729-519X.
A descriptive study of a transversal cut was conducted in 140 patients from doctor´s office 16, belonging to Federico Capdevila Polyclinic. The study period was between June and December 2007 in order to know their opinions on sexuality at their age, as well as the sexual desire and the sexual practice. The study showed a high percentage of false believes regarding this issue, however, most of them have sexual desire and still have active sexual practice.
Keywords : Sexuality; elderl y patients; myths..