2. Overview
55 Participants
No data collected on
gender
• Approximately 90% Female
Age Range
• 42 yo – 91 yo
• Average Age Early 70’s
63% had not taken an HIV
test in the past 12 mos
52% Widowed or
Divorced
89% were High School
Graduates
35% Actively Dating or in
a Relationship
51% Not Satisfied with
Romantic Life
70% had not been on a
date in the past 12months
12. Does church have a responsibility to address the romantic
needs of Older Adults?
Yes, the Church is
central outlet for
teaching and
ministering in the
community
Older adult romance is
a reality, and the
Church should be
involved in all needs of
members
Scripture speaks on
romance & intimacy,
so the Church should
do what it can to
educate members
13. Is condom use a factor in your decision to
have sex?
Some older adults
don’t feel the need to
use condoms because
there is no worry
about pregnancy
Many older adults
were not educated
about HIV and other
sexual diseases until
late in their life, if at all
Most acknowledge it is
both the male and
female’s responsibility
to initiate condom use,
however some males
tend to feel the
females have more
responsibility
14. How do you reconcile your religious beliefs
and your desire for intimacy?
Most older adults
indicated a belief that
sex should not be had
outside of marriage
They indicated the
Church offers singles
ministries that discuss
intimate desires
The primary method
of reconciling beliefs
with desires was
prayer for forgiveness
No mention of
education about safe
practices or health
information