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July 22, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Barriers Related to the Identification and Satisfaction of the Sexual Needs of Nursing Homes’ Residents: A Narrative Review

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ACAnna CastaldoJGJesus Francisco Javier Leon GarciaADAlessandra D’Amico

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Overview

Narrative review identifies barriers to recognition and satisfaction of sexual needs in older people, highlighting healthcare attitudes.

Key Points

  • Core finding shows nursing home residents express varied sexual needs often overlooked by caregivers.
  • Evidence highlights organizational, educational, and cultural barriers affecting the identification of sexual needs.
  • Methods included a narrative review of 22 studies focusing on sexual behavior among older people.
  • Understanding these barriers is crucial for improving care and supporting sexual expression in nursing homes.

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Castaldo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a061be6551bb0af8cd8dehttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081163
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