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Sexual behaviour, sexual dysfunctions and related help seeking patterns in middle-aged and elderly Europeans: the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors.
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World Journal of Urology . Aug2006, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p423-428. 6p. 3 Charts, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- To study the sexual activity and the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and related help seeking behaviour, among people in Europe aged 40–80 years. A telephone survey was carried out in 2001–2002 in Sweden, the UK, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Spain and Italy, of 4,977 men and 5,023 women, using a structured, standardized questionnaire Eighty-three percent of men and 66% of women had sexual intercourse during the year preceding the interview. The sexual dysfunctions most frequently reported were early ejaculation (11%) and erectile dysfunction (8%) in men; and a lack of sexual interest (18%), an inability to reach orgasm (13%) and lubrication difficulties (11%) in women. Of the 23% of men and 32% of women who reported sexual dysfunction, 26% had consulted a physician, with considerable between-country differences. Sexual activity is widespread among adult middle-aged and elderly people, but many experience sexual dysfunctions and few seek medical care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07244983
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Journal of Urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22114035
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-006-0088-9