Sexual health among older adults in Nigeria: a systematic review of evidence, gaps, and opportunities for intervention

Key Points

• Sexual health in older adults is influenced by cultural norms and limited policy attention, demanding focused interventions.
• The review identifies significant gaps in existing sexual health services tailored for the geriatric population, with many unmet needs.
• Integrating age-sensitive and gender-sensitive strategies into health programming can improve outcomes for older Nigerians.
• Highlighting the need for targeted policies, the findings emphasize making sexual health a priority in geriatric care.

Abstract