Sexual behaviours and sexual health among middle-aged and older adults in Britain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Population-representative studies of the sexual health of middle-aged and older adults are lacking in ageing societies. This study aimed to identify latent patterns of sexual behaviours and health of people aged 45-74 years.

Methods

We conducted a latent class analysis of the National Attitudes and Sexual Lifestyles Survey (Natsal-3), a nationally representative survey conducted in Britain in 2011.

Results

Of the 5260 respondents aged 45-74 years, 48.86% of men and 44.91% of women belonged to the Content Caseys class who reported good sexual health. The Infrequent Indigos (30.94% of men, 44.38% of women) were characterised by a lack of sexual activity, reported some dissatisfaction, and were more likely to have a disability. The Low-Functioning Lees (11.65%

SUBMITTER: Khan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10176408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature