Research consistently reports that older people tend not to seek medical help for sexual
concerns or difficulties. This article reviews the literature to examine help-seeking for, and …

Attitudes regarding sexuality and older people is a relatively under-researched area, despite
its topical relevance as people live longer, remain healthy, and are better educated and well …

Abstract Objectives: The Australian Study of Health and Relationships reports on sexual
behaviours in a representative sample of Australian adults. Method Between May 2000 and …

Summary QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY/PRINCIPLES: Little is known concerning patients'
expectations regarding sexual history taking by doctors: to ascertain expectations and actual …

Background. Obesity is epidemic in the US and other industrialized countries and
contributes significantly to population morbidity and mortality. Primary care physicians see a …

Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the genital tract is the most common sexually transmitted
infection and has a world-wide distribution. The consequences of infection have an adverse …

Introduction Good history‐taking skills are the first step towards achieving a correct
diagnosis of sexual dysfunction (SD). However, studies show most general practitioners …

Background. Primary care plays an important role in promoting sexual health, but in this
setting counselling regarding sexually trnsmitted infections (STIs) is rarely performed and …

Objectives Although it is accepted that history taking is central to correct diagnosis, little work
has been undertaken on the development of sexual history taking, particularly in a primary …

Background: Primary care providers are well placed to control the spread of sexually
transmitted infections (STI); however, care is likely to be influenced by their attitudes and …