Journal of Aging Science

Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Ariel University, Israel

Biography

Shoshi werner is employed as a faculty of health sciences in department of nursing in Ariel University located in Italy. shoshi werner had published 7 articles in international journals and are peer reviewed.

Publications

• Research   
  Older Adults and Sexuality in Israel: Knowledge, Attitudes, Sexual Activity and Quality of Life
  Author(s): Ahuva Even-Zohar* and Shoshi Werner
  
  Background: Sexual interest and activity continue to play a role in people's life as they age. However, research on this subject is limited. Purpose: To examine knowledge about sexuality, attitudes towards sexuality and sexual activity, and the relationship of sexual activity to quality of life among older adults in Israel. Method: Data included 203 Israeli Jews, with an average age of 69.59. The participants completed questionnaires, through an Internet panel, about sexuality knowledge and attitudes, sexual activity, quality of life and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: The results revealed that older adults continue to engage in sexual activities in later life. Knowledge and permissive attitudes are related to more sexual activity. Frequency of sexual activity was found as a predictor variable of qua.. View more»
  

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