Abstract
Heterosexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing in older adult populations around the world. This study compares Hispanic and non-Hispanic men ages 50 years and older currently using prescribed erectile dysfunction medications in relation to their perception of the effect of condoms on sexual experience. A sample of 86 men (40 Hispanic and 46 non- Hispanic men) ages 50-79 years completed the 10-item Effect on Sexual Experience (ESE) subscale. Although there was no difference between the 2 groups on the subscale mean score, t(84) = 1.449, p =.151, analysis of the subscale items found 1 item that was significantly different (p =.005) between the 2 groups, although this difference could have been related to different perceptions of the word disgusting. Hispanic men were also less concerned than non-Hispanic men about condom-related loss of erection. This study adds to the literature on HIV and STD prevention for older Hispanic/Latinos.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-69 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Hispanic Health Care International |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Condoms
- Hispanic
- HIV
- Older adults
- Sildenafil
- STDs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)