Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology, Environment and Behaviour, Semlalia Faculty of Sciences, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques of Marrakech, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Morocco.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2023 Aug 31;27(8):76-82. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i8.8.
In Morocco, the sexuality of the elderly is still a taboo subject, and sexual health is very much marginalised in the care system. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexuality and the quality of life of elderly people in Morocco. A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire aimed at a sample of 354 people aged 65 and over attending health centres in the province of Essaouira was conducted between 2021 and 2022. The French version of the Leipad scale was used to assess quality of life and sexual functioning. Our results showed that sexual functioning is a major determinant of quality of life in the elderly. Participants' Leipad scores ranged from 9.7 to 93.5, with an average of 29.4 ( =11.2). The highest score indicating an alteration in quality of life was recorded for sexual functioning (83.9±19). We need to think about an integrated strategy, involving all those involved in gerontological and social action, to promote the sexual health of older Moroccans so that they can "age in good health.
在摩洛哥，老年人的性行为仍然是一个禁忌话题，性健康在护理系统中非常边缘化。本研究旨在探讨摩洛哥老年人的性行为与生活质量之间的关系。2021 年至 2022 年期间，我们在埃萨乌里省的一个健康中心对 354 名 65 岁及以上的人进行了一项横断面调查，使用结构化问卷进行。使用 Leipad 量表的法语版本评估生活质量和性功能。我们的结果表明，性功能是老年人生活质量的主要决定因素。参与者的 Leipad 评分范围为 9.7 至 93.5，平均为 29.4（ =11.2）。记录到的生活质量改变的最高得分是性功能（83.9±19）。我们需要考虑一项综合战略，涉及所有参与老年学和社会行动的人，以促进摩洛哥老年人的性健康，使他们能够“健康老龄化”。
