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Sex, Dementia, And Long-Term Care: Public Perspectives, Erin L. Yelland
Sex, Dementia, And Long-Term Care: Public Perspectives, Erin L. Yelland
Theses and Dissertations--Family Sciences
The current mixed methods study utilized an ecological framework to examine public perspectives toward sexual behaviors among long-term care residents with dementia. Analyzing attitudes of the public is an integral component of understanding the entire ecological system that affects the development and overall well-being of a long-term care resident. Attitudes were examined using a multiple segment factorial vignette with a probability sample of 329 respondents from a southern state. Results indicate that attitudes were not statistically affected by sex or the elapsed time since diagnosis, and age, spousal disposition, and degree of intimacy predicted attitudes. A respondent’s education level also …