Journal of International Migration and Integration
Volume 13, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 525-540

Sexuality and Health Among Chinese Seniors in Canada (Article)

Tsang A.K.T. , Fuller-Thomson E. , Lai D.W.L.
  • a Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
  • b Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
  • c Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Toronto, Canada

Abstract

Research on sexuality among older immigrants is extremely inadequate. This paper presents the results and analysis based on a national survey using a random sample of 2,272 Chinese-Canadian seniors. Self-reported health is examined in relation to a range of demographic as well as sexuality variables. Logistic regression analysis shows that language (English) ability and income play an important role in the health of Chinese-Canadian seniors, along with the sexuality variables. Among men, both the frequency of sexual activity and satisfaction with sex life have a positive effect on health. Among women, only sexual satisfaction is found to be significant. Results from this study can inform future research, service delivery, and policymaking in health care and social service for seniors. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

Author Keywords

Sexuality Chinese-Canadians Seniors Health

Index Keywords

Canada immigrant elderly care elderly population regression analysis health care sexuality public health
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84867742911&doi=10.1007%2fs12134-011-0221-5&partnerID=40&md5=e07b14bcc648dd2c255db2c4e268f1db
DOI: 10.1007/s12134-011-0221-5
ISSN: 14883473
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English