The Korean Journal of Health Service Management (보건의료산업학회지)

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A Study on Sexual Perception and Sexual-Education Demands of the Elderly According to Gender

성별에 따른 노인의 성인식 및 성교육 수요에 관한 연구

  • Lim, Kyoung-Min (Department of Nursing, Choonhae University of Health Science) ;
  • Kim, Hye-Sook (Department of Health Administration, Dong Seo University) ;
  • Song, Su-Kyung (Department of Health & Medical Administration, Dong Ju University)
  • 임경민 (춘해보건대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김혜숙 (동서대학교 보건행정학과) ;
  • 송수경 (동주대학교 보건의료행정학과)
  • Received : 2015.07.23
  • Accepted : 2015.09.01
  • Published : 2015.09.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study is to suggest a direction for sexual education suitable for the aged by analyzing senior citizens' perception level and analyzing the demand for sexual education among the elderly, such as their feelings on the necessity of sexual education and the patterns of sex education. Methods : The population of this survey targeted elderly residents aged over 60 who are taking lectures at 4 university lifelong education centers that are located in Busan. The period of data collection was from May 10, 2013 to May 30, 2013. The methods of analyzing data were frequency analysis, t-test, and correlation analysis. Results : The general characteristic of the survey were that it included 60 men (41.1%) and 86 women(58.9%). As a result of the comparison of sexual perceptions and sexual-education demand according to gender, it was found that men had greater sexual perception and greater need for sexual education than did women. A correlation according to sexual-life perception and sexual-education demand showed a positive relationship and was statistically significant as well. Conclusions : This study will form a basis for formation of a direction for the development of sexual education programs.

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