Kategorier: Alla - education - awareness - elderly - behaviors

av Rachel Judge för 4 årar sedan

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Adult Sexually Transmitted Disease Reduction (ASTDR)

The importance of addressing sexually transmitted diseases in older adults is increasingly recognized, challenging the misconception that only youth are at risk or need education. Despite higher rates of STDs among older demographics, particularly mixed Black males and sexual minority women, they often receive inadequate information and support.

Adult Sexually Transmitted Disease Reduction (ASTDR)

Adult Sexually Transmitted Disease Reduction (ASTDR)

Youth

Only ones receiving information/education on STDs
Thought to be the majority of STD rates

Myths

Help for elderly is easily available
Only youth need education about testing
Over 50 years old do not have sexual intercourse

50+ age range

Mixed Black Males have the highest STD rates
Multiple sexual partners, risky behaviors, no protection, and forced sex among women
Sexual minority women in different ethnic groups are at higher risk
Only 6% questioned by health professionals about testing

Studies

Out of 219 women, a study showed 50 started to use safe sex practice after group studies
More types of testing needed
Clinical awareness

AIDS/HIV/Diseases related to depression

Related findings

Worldwide
In 2030 70 million adults will be aged 65 years or older
Only 15/50 states had needed materials for STD testing
Sexual routine lacking in older generation
Rise of divorce rates after the age of 50

Disease Reduction