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October 15, 2025

“It’s Important to Deconstruct Stigma and Respect the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy Among Older Patients:” HIV Prevention Education Among Older Adults: The Role of Clinicians

Key Points

Participants demonstrated a significant increase in HIV knowledge after film-based education, suggesting its effectiveness in improving clinician understanding.
Pretest scores averaged 7.46 and posttest scores averaged 8.04, showing a clear increase in understanding of HIV among clinicians after the intervention.
The intervention utilized a mixed-methods design with pre- and posttests, combining quantitative and qualitative data to assess impact.
Findings highlight the importance of addressing sexual ageism and improving communication skills for better patient care in older adults.

Abstract

Discussions of healthy aging often overlook sexual health due to ageism and misconceptions about older adults' sexuality. To address this gap, a health communication film intervention was evaluated among 193 social service clinicians, geriatric social work interns, and practicing clinicians. Using a mixed-methods design with pre- and posttests, participants showed a significant increase in HIV knowledge (Mₚre = 7. 46; Mₚost = 8. 04; p <. 001). Qualitative themes included greater awareness of sexual ageism, increased motivation for practice change, and recognition of the need for sexual health communication skills. Findings suggest film-based education enhances HIV knowledge and provider communication with older adults.

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