Programa de intervención educativa en sexualidad, dirigido a los adultos mayores del Centro Gerontológico del Buen Vivir del cantón Guano. Provincia Chimborazo. Julio-diciembre 2014.”

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Center Gerontology of de Good Life, canton Guano. Chimborazo Province 2014 in order to diagnose knowledge, attitudes and practices that have adults about sexuality. We have worked with a population of de 38 elderly. The research is descriptive, quasi- experimental and used such as direct observation of the subject in days older adults working. Based on the results obtained through the application of a survey 35% of older adults have an incorrect knowledge about this subject. By what proceeded to design and implement the educational program of Sexual and Reproductive life where active participatory method, and techniques such as: brainstorming, group works, exhibitions, talks, also held a partner drama involving older adults. The outcomes after different interventions, 82% increase in knowledge. It was concluded that the implementation of the Program of Educational Intervention enabled increasing levels of knowledge in the study population and improve interpersonal relationships among older adults. We recommended for Gerontology enter that they continue with Sexual and Reproductive health workshops to give continuity to the Program.