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Sexuality was indicated by self-reports of solely heterosexual (‘straight’), or some/all homosexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual; ‘LGB’) experiences across the lifetime. Our results show that almost half (49.6%) of LGB males report some concerns about their sex lives, compared to just over a third of LGB females (36%). Of those reporting sexual concerns, only 17.4% of LGB males and 14.3% of LGB females seek help or advice. Relatively fewer straight individuals reported concerns about their sex life (males 39.5%; females 23.9%). Furthermore, help-seeking for sexual problems in straight males (13.7%) and females (8.6%) was less frequent than respective LGB groups. There is currently no government framework for sexual health advice and support for older adults in the UK. Our results have implications for the provision of sexual health screening and relationship advice for older adults in the UK and worldwide. All aspects of sexuality should be promoted in older adult groups, to potentially benefit health, general wellbeing and cognitive function, in later life. Original language English Publication status Published - 2016 Event The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting - New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Duration: 16 Nov 2016 → 20 Nov 2016 https://www.geron.org/meetings-events/2016-gsa-annual-scientific-meetin g (Link to conference cite) Conference Conference The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting Abbreviated title GSA 2016 Country United States City New Orleans, Louisiana Period 16/11/16 → 20/11/16 Internet address * https://www.geron.org/meetings-events/2016-gsa-annual-scientific-me eting (Link to conference cite) Fingerprint Reproductive Health Sexuality Cognition Heterosexuality Insurance Benefits Self Report Quality of Life Sexual Minorities Health Research Cite this * Apa * Standard * Harvard * Vancouver * Author * BIBTEX * RIS Wright, H., & Forshaw, M. (2016). "No Particular Place to Go": Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults. Poster session presented at The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. "No Particular Place to Go": Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults. / Wright, Hayley; Forshaw, Mark. 2016. Poster session presented at The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster Wright, H & Forshaw, M 2016, '"No Particular Place to Go": Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults' The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 16/11/16 - 20/11/16, . Wright H, Forshaw M. "No Particular Place to Go": Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults. 2016. Poster session presented at The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Wright, Hayley ; Forshaw, Mark. / "No Particular Place to Go": Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults. Poster session presented at The Gerontological Society of America's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. @conference{061faba720c7442ba36992a1dd30715c, title = "{"}No Particular Place to Go{"}: Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health Help-Seeking in UK Older Adults", abstract = "Research has shown that a healthy sex life is an important indicator of positive health and quality of life (Lee et al. 2016), and is also associated with cognitive function in older adults (Wright & Jenks 2016). Interestingly, Lee et al. (2015) showed that the likelihood of reporting sexual health concerns decreased with age in women, but increased with age in men. We explored gender differences in help-seeking for sexual health concerns in adults aged 50-89 years (N=6672). Sexuality was indicated by self-reports of solely heterosexual (‘straight’), or some/all homosexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual; ‘LGB’) experiences across the lifetime. Our results show that almost half (49.6{\%}) of LGB males report some concerns about their sex lives, compared to just over a third of LGB females (36{\%}). Of those reporting sexual concerns, only 17.4{\%} of LGB males and 14.3{\%} of LGB females seek help or advice. Relatively fewer straight individuals reported concerns about their sex life (males 39.5{\%}; females 23.9{\%}). Furthermore, help-seeking for sexual problems in straight males (13.7{\%}) and females (8.6{\%}) was less frequent than respective LGB groups. There is currently no government framework for sexual health advice and support for older adults in the UK. 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Interestingly, Lee et al. (2015) showed that the likelihood of reporting sexual health concerns decreased with age in women, but increased with age in men. We explored gender differences in help-seeking for sexual health concerns in adults aged 50-89 years (N=6672). Sexuality was indicated by self-reports of solely heterosexual (‘straight’), or some/all homosexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual; ‘LGB’) experiences across the lifetime. Our results show that almost half (49.6%) of LGB males report some concerns about their sex lives, compared to just over a third of LGB females (36%). Of those reporting sexual concerns, only 17.4% of LGB males and 14.3% of LGB females seek help or advice. Relatively fewer straight individuals reported concerns about their sex life (males 39.5%; females 23.9%). Furthermore, help-seeking for sexual problems in straight males (13.7%) and females (8.6%) was less frequent than respective LGB groups. There is currently no government framework for sexual health advice and support for older adults in the UK. Our results have implications for the provision of sexual health screening and relationship advice for older adults in the UK and worldwide. All aspects of sexuality should be promoted in older adult groups, to potentially benefit health, general wellbeing and cognitive function, in later life. AB - Research has shown that a healthy sex life is an important indicator of positive health and quality of life (Lee et al. 2016), and is also associated with cognitive function in older adults (Wright & Jenks 2016). Interestingly, Lee et al. (2015) showed that the likelihood of reporting sexual health concerns decreased with age in women, but increased with age in men. We explored gender differences in help-seeking for sexual health concerns in adults aged 50-89 years (N=6672). Sexuality was indicated by self-reports of solely heterosexual (‘straight’), or some/all homosexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual; ‘LGB’) experiences across the lifetime. Our results show that almost half (49.6%) of LGB males report some concerns about their sex lives, compared to just over a third of LGB females (36%). Of those reporting sexual concerns, only 17.4% of LGB males and 14.3% of LGB females seek help or advice. Relatively fewer straight individuals reported concerns about their sex life (males 39.5%; females 23.9%). Furthermore, help-seeking for sexual problems in straight males (13.7%) and females (8.6%) was less frequent than respective LGB groups. There is currently no government framework for sexual health advice and support for older adults in the UK. Our results have implications for the provision of sexual health screening and relationship advice for older adults in the UK and worldwide. All aspects of sexuality should be promoted in older adult groups, to potentially benefit health, general wellbeing and cognitive function, in later life. M3 - Poster ER - Access to Document * Poster Powered by Pure, Scopus & Elsevier Fingerprint Engine™ © 2020 Elsevier B.V. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies Log in to Pure About web accessibility (BUTTON)