Influence of the sexual uncertainty of nursing students on sexual attitudes in old age

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https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.38.1.618.976

Keywords:

Uncertainty, Sexuality, Attitude, Elderly, Nursing students

Abstract

Objective

Determine the Influence of the sexual uncertainty of nursing students on sexual attitudes in old age.

Method

Correlational-predictive study, the sample consisted of 222 participants, determined through a convenience sampling in nursing students from two private universities in Mérida, Yucatán. A data card, the scale of sexual uncertainty and sexual attitudes towards old age was applied. Descriptive statistics, spearman correlation and regression models were performed. Ethical aspects were considered for its application.

Results

The majority of the sample was made up of 68.5% women, a mean age of 20.79 (SD = 2.99). A relationship was found between sexual uncertainty and attitudes towards sexuality in old age (r = -0.224, p <0.05), on the other hand, sexual uncertainty decreases by .33 sexual attitudes towards old age in nursing students. The model indicates that age, sex and uncertainty influence 7.9% on sexual attitudes.

Conclusion

It was found that sexual uncertainty influences attitudes towards sexuality in the elderly in nursing students due to the probable prejudices that this age group has, it is necessary to address issues of sexuality in themselves and in the elderly to change this perspective.

Author Biographies

  • Isai Arturo Medina Fernández, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México

    Maestro en Enfermería. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México.

  • Josue Arturo Medina Fernández, Universidad de Quintana Roo, Chetumal, México

    Maestro en Enfermería. Universidad de Quintana Roo, Chetumal, México.

  • Janeth Wendolyne Molina Sánchez, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México

    Maestra en Ciencias de Enfermería. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México.

  • Reyna Torres Obregón, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México

    Doctora en Ciencias de Enfermería. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México. 

  • Ana Laura Carrillo Cervantes, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México

    Doctora en Ciencias de Enfermería. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México.

  • Daniel Sifuentes Leura , Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México

    Doctor en Ciencias de Enfermería. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, México.

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2022-05-03

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How to Cite

Influence of the sexual uncertainty of nursing students on sexual attitudes in old age. (2022). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 38(1), 97-107. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.38.1.618.976

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