Painting the Body: Feminist Musings on Visual Autographies

In this paper I look at autographical depictions of the body in the work of Mato Ioannidou, a Greek woman artist, who participated in a wider narrative-based project on visual and textual entanglements between life and art. The paper unfolds in three parts: first, I give an overview of Ioannidou’s artwork, making connections with significant events in her life; then I discuss feminist theorizations of embodiment and visual auto/biography; and finally I draw on insights from Spinozist feminist philosophers to discuss the artist’s portrayal of women’s bodies in three cycles of her work. What I argue is that the body becomes a centerpiece in the attempt to perceive connections between life and art through expressionism rather than representation

Sexual activity, sexual dysfunction and associated help-seeking behaviours in middle-aged and older adults in Spain: a population survey

Submitted by Ana Maria Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2011-05-09T21:36:43Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira ED Jr Sexual activity, sexual dysfunction....pdf: 204892 bytes, checksum: 60898fe8e896f96eb1d654cb51d9af78 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-09T21:36:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira ED Jr Sexual activity, sexual dysfunction....pdf: 204892 bytes, checksum: 60898fe8e896f96eb1d654cb51d9af78 (MD5)Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, Bahia, BrasilPfizer Inc, New York, NY, USABristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UKTo study sexual activity, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and related help-seeking behaviours among mature adults in Spain, a telephone survey was conducted in Spain in 2001-2002. This was completed by 750 men and 750 women aged 40-80 years. Eighty-eight percent of men and 66% of women had engaged in sexual intercourse during the 12 months preceding the interview. Early ejaculation (31%) and lack of sexual interest (17%) were the most common male sexual problems. A lack of sexual interest (36%) and an inability to reach orgasm (28%) were the most common female sexual problems. Approximately 80% of men and women with a sexual problem had not sought help from a health professional. Many men and women in Spain report continued sexual interest and activity into middle age and beyond. Although a number of sexual problems are highly prevalent, few people seek medical help

Prevalência de problemas sexuais e de comportamentos relacionados à busca de ajuda para estes problemas em adultos no Brasil: resultados do estudo global de atitudes e comportamentos sexuais

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-25T17:37:20Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Jr ED Prevalence of sexual...pdf: 234712 bytes, checksum: 1ec6f9c2544066440f7ccdd9fdc80942 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-25T17:50:53Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Jr ED Prevalence of sexual...pdf: 234712 bytes, checksum: 1ec6f9c2544066440f7ccdd9fdc80942 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-25T17:50:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Jr ED Prevalence of sexual...pdf: 234712 bytes, checksum: 1ec6f9c2544066440f7ccdd9fdc80942 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, BA, Brasil / Hospital São Rafael. Salvador, BA, BrasilPfizer Inc. New York, USAFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, BA, Brasil / Hospital São Rafael. Salvador, BA, BrasilBristol Urological Institute. Southmead Hospital. Bristol, England / Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors. GSSAB. Investigators’ GroupCONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: A prevalência e os fatores correlatos de desordens sexuais masculinas como disfunção erétil e ejaculação precoce têm sido estudados em muitos países, entretanto, bem menos investigações se ocuparam especificamente dos problemas sexuais femininos. Além disso, relativamente pouco se sabe sobre a freqüência usual da atividade sexual e sobre como indivíduos mais velhos tentam lidar com seus problemas sexuais. O objetivo deste estudo foi estudar a atividade sexual, a prevalência de problemas sexuais e os comportamentos de busca de ajuda relacionados a esses problemas, entre homens e mulheres de meia-idade e mais velhos no Brasil. TIPO DE ESTUDO: Inquérito populacional realizado pela Faculdade Oswaldo Cruz. Pesquisa por telefone (discagem aleatória) conduzida no Brasil em 2001 e 2002. MÉTODOS: As entrevistas foram baseadas num questionário padronizado, incluindo informações demográficas, saúde em geral, e comportamentos, atitudes e crenças sexuais. Um total de 1.199 indivíduos no Brasil (471 homens e 728 mulheres) de 40 a 80 anos completou o inquérito. RESULTADOS: Ao todo, 92,6% dos homens e 58,3% das mulheres referiram alguma atividade sexual no ano que precedeu a entrevista, e mais da metade dos homens e mulheres reportaram atividade sexual mais de uma vez uma semana. Ejaculação precoce (30,3%) foi o problema sexual masculino mais comum, seguido por incapacidade de alcançar o orgasmo (14,0%), dificuldades de ereção (13,1%) e falta de interesse sexual (11,2%). Os problemas sexuais relatados mais freqüentemente por mulheres foram dificuldades de lubrificação (23,4%) e falta de interesse sexual (22,7%). Depressão foi correlacionada significativamente com problemas sexuais nos homens e nas mulheres. Mais mulheres do que homens tinham procurado a ajuda de um profissional de saúde para seu problema(s) sexual(is). CONCLUSÕES: Os achados do GSSAB destacam a importância de encorajar o maior uso dos serviços de saúde disponíveis, incluindo consultas médicas sobre queixas ligadas à saúde sexual. Isso deverá não somente possibilitar que homens e mulheres mantenham uma função sexual satisfatória até idades mais avançadas, mas também poderá resultar numa melhora geral da qualidade da assistência à saúde.CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Relatively little is known about the usual frequency of sexual activity and how older individuals cope with sexual problems. The objective was to study sexual activity, prevalence of sexual problems and related help-seeking behaviors among middle-aged and older men and women in Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Population survey, by Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. METHODS: Interviews were held with 1,199 Brazilians aged 40-80 years (471 men and 728 women). The standardized questionnaire investigated demographics, general health, sexual behavior, attitudes and beliefs. RESULTS: Overall, 92.6% of men and 58.3% of women had had sexual intercourse during the preceding year. More than half of the men and women had done so more than once a week. Early ejaculation (30.3%) was the commonest male sexual problem, followed by inability to reach orgasm (14.0%), erectile difficulties (13.1%) and lack of sexual interest (11.2%). For women, the commonest sexual problems were lubrication difficulties (23.4%) and lack of sexual interest (22.7%). Depression was a significant correlate of sexual problems, for men and women. More women than men had sought help for sexual problem(s) from a healthcare professional. CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of encouraging greater use of available healthcare services, including consultation with a medical doctor regarding sexual health. This should not only enable men and women to maintain satisfactory sexual function well into their later years, but may also result in overall improvement in the quality of healthcare

Prevalence of sexual problems and related help-seeking behaviors among mature adults in Brazil: data from the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Relatively little is known about the usual frequency of sexual activity and how older individuals cope with sexual problems. The objective was to study sexual activity, prevalence of sexual problems and related help-seeking behaviors among middle-aged and older men and women in Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Population survey, by Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. METHODS: Interviews were held with 1,199 Brazilians aged 40-80 years (471 men and 728 women). The standardized questionnaire investigated demographics, general health, sexual behavior, attitudes and beliefs. RESULTS: Overall, 92.6% of men and 58.3% of women had had sexual intercourse during the preceding year. More than half of the men and women had done so more than once a week. Early ejaculation (30.3%) was the commonest male sexual problem, followed by inability to reach orgasm (14.0%), erectile difficulties (13.1%) and lack of sexual interest (11.2%). For women, the commonest sexual problems were lubrication difficulties (23.4%) and lack of sexual interest (22.7%). Depression was a significant correlate of sexual problems, for men and women. More women than men had sought help for sexual problem(s) from a healthcare professional. CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of encouraging greater use of available healthcare services, including consultation with a medical doctor regarding sexual health. This should not only enable men and women to maintain satisfactory sexual function well into their later years, but may also result in overall improvement in the quality of healthcare

Sexual difficulties and help-seeking among mature adults in Australia: results from the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2018-07-26T16:16:37Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Junior ED Sexual....pdf: 137668 bytes, checksum: 6edc75cb1692e5220defb53a13180940 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2018-07-26T16:31:37Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Junior ED Sexual....pdf: 137668 bytes, checksum: 6edc75cb1692e5220defb53a13180940 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2018-07-26T16:31:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira Junior ED Sexual....pdf: 137668 bytes, checksum: 6edc75cb1692e5220defb53a13180940 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008Pfizer Inc.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Gonçalo Moniz. Laboratório de Epidemiologia Molecular e Bioestatística. Salvador, BA, BrasilPfizer Inc. New York, NY, USAThe University of New South Wales Sydney. Sydney, NSW, AustraliaFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Gonçalo Moniz. Laboratório de Epidemiologia Molecular e Bioestatística. Salvador, BA, BrasilBristol Urological Institute. Southmead Hospital. Litfield House. England, UKGSSAB Investigators’ GroupBackground: The Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours was a survey of 27 500 men and women in 29 countries. Here we report the sexual activity, the prevalence of sexual difficulties and related help-seeking behaviour among participants in Australia. Methods: A telephone survey was conducted in Australia in 2001--2002, with interviews based on a standardised questionnaire. A total of 1500 individuals (750 men and 750 women) aged 40 to 80 years completed the survey. The questionnaire covered demographic information, overall health, and sexual behaviours, attitudes and beliefs. Results: Overall, 83% of men and 74% of women had engaged in sexual intercourse during the 12 months preceding the interview, and 38% of all men and 29% of all women engaged in sexual intercourse more than once a week. Early ejaculation (23%), erectile difficulties (21%) and a lack of sexual interest (18%) were the most common male sexual difficulties. The most frequently reported female sexual difficulties were: lack of sexual interest (33%), lubrication difficulties (26%) and an inability to reach orgasm (25%). Older age was a significant predictor of male erectile difficulties and of lubrication difficulties in women. Only a minority of men and women had sought help for their sexual difficulty(ies) from a health professional. Conclusions: Many middle-aged and older adults in Australia report continued sexual interest and sexual activity. Several sexual difficulties are highly prevalent in this population, but those experiencing these difficulties rarely seek medical help. This may be because they do not perceive such difficulties as serious or sufficiently upsetting

Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour in adults in the United Kingdom and continental Europe

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2016-07-08T17:52:58Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Edson D. Moreira R - Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour.pdf: 135030 bytes, checksum: 06ce2f069eb5d38ae46d6b5d7a38f92e (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2016-07-08T18:04:34Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Edson D. Moreira R - Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour.pdf: 135030 bytes, checksum: 06ce2f069eb5d38ae46d6b5d7a38f92e (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-08T18:04:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Edson D. Moreira R - Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour.pdf: 135030 bytes, checksum: 06ce2f069eb5d38ae46d6b5d7a38f92e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-22T13:10:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 3 Edson D. Moreira R - Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour.pdf.txt: 36873 bytes, checksum: 31c460ad1091e67c752e3859587ac802 (MD5) Edson D. Moreira R - Sexual problems and help-seeking behaviour.pdf: 135030 bytes, checksum: 06ce2f069eb5d38ae46d6b5d7a38f92e (MD5) license.txt: 2991 bytes, checksum: 5a560609d32a3863062d77ff32785d58 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008Fundação Gonçalo Moniz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, BA, BrasilPfizer Inc. New York, NY, USANational Research Council. Institute of Biomedical, Technologies. Department of Epidemiology and Medical Informatics. Institute of Biomedical, Technologies. Milano, ItalyBristol Urological Institute. Southmead Hospital. Bristol, UKBristol Urological Institute. Southmead Hospital. Bristol, UKTo study sexual activity, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, and related help-seeking behaviour patterns among middle-aged and older people in the UK and Europe. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A telephone survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire covering demographics, health, relationships, and sexual behaviour, attitudes and beliefs. In the UK, 1500 individuals completed the survey. RESULTS Overall, 69% of men and 56% of women reported having sexual intercourse during the past year. The most common male sexual problems, i.e. early ejaculation (20%) and erectile dysfunction (18%), were more common in the UK than in other European regions. The most common female sexual problems, i.e. a lack of sexual interest (34%) and a lack of pleasure in sex (25%), were also more common in the UK than in other European regions. Only 26% of men and 17% of women had discussed their sexual problem(s) with a doctor. CONCLUSION Many people in the UK maintain sexual interest and activity into middle age and beyond. Although they experience sexual problems, few seek medical help. This might be because they do not perceive such problems as serious or sufficiently upsetting, and/or are not aware of available treatment

Help-seeking behaviour for sexual problems: the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2011-09-15T19:32:33Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira ED Jr Help-seeking behaviour for sexual....pdf: 128621 bytes, checksum: d1a3f774d7c18e40a0403c9ab26adda3 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2011-09-15T19:32:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Moreira ED Jr Help-seeking behaviour for sexual....pdf: 128621 bytes, checksum: d1a3f774d7c18e40a0403c9ab26adda3 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, Bahia, BrasilJoseph’s Health Care. London.Pfizer Inc. Ontario, Canada.Department of Epidemiology. New York, USA.University of Chicago. School of Public Health. New York, USA.University of Iowa. Chicago, IL, USA.University of Chicago. School of Public Health. New York, USA.Southmead Hospital. Bristol, UK.The Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors (GSSAB) investigated various aspects of sex and relationships among 27,500 men and women aged 40-80 years. Here, we report help-seeking behaviours for sexual problems in this population. A questionnaire was administered using the accepted survey method in each country. Although almost half of all sexually active respondents had experienced at least one sexual problem, less than 19% of them (18.0% of men and 18.8% of women) had attempted to seek medical help for their problem(s). The most frequent action taken by men and women was to talk to their partner (39%). Only 9% of men and women had been asked about their sexual health by a doctor in a routine visit during the past 3 years. Although sexual problems are highly prevalent, few men and women seek medical help for these problems. Overall, men and women show similar help-seeking behaviours

Sexual problems among women and men aged 40-80 y: prevalence and correlates identified in the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-25T14:20:16Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EU Sexual....pdf: 161980 bytes, checksum: 30edc0a90eda2213f0ef1064f72bc8c1 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-25T14:33:48Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EU Sexual....pdf: 161980 bytes, checksum: 30edc0a90eda2213f0ef1064f72bc8c1 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-25T14:33:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EU Sexual....pdf: 161980 bytes, checksum: 30edc0a90eda2213f0ef1064f72bc8c1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005University of Chicago. Chicago, USA.National Research Council. Milan, Italy / Columbia University. NY, USA.Pfizer Inc. NY, USA.University of Iowa. IA, USA.Southmead Hospital. Bristol, UK.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, BA, Brasil.University of Chicago. Chicago, USA.The Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors (GSSAB) is an international survey of various aspects of sex and relationships among adults aged 40-80 y. An analysis of GSSAB data was performed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of sexual problems in 13,882 women and 13,618 men from 29 countries. The overall response rate was modest; however, the estimates of prevalence of sexual problems are comparable with published values. Several factors consistently elevated the likelihood of sexual problems. Age was an important correlate of lubrication difficulties among women and of several sexual problems, including a lack of interest in sex, the inability to reach orgasm, and erectile difficulties among men. We conclude that sexual difficulties are relatively common among mature adults throughout the world. Sexual problems tend to be more associated with physical health and aging among men than women

A Cross-national study of subjective sexual well-being among older women and men: findings from the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-24T18:06:43Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EO A cross national....pdf: 319264 bytes, checksum: fbe4b785addd163dbe80f6125eadef07 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2015-03-24T18:25:03Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EO A cross national....pdf: 319264 bytes, checksum: fbe4b785addd163dbe80f6125eadef07 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-24T18:25:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Laumann EO A cross national....pdf: 319264 bytes, checksum: fbe4b785addd163dbe80f6125eadef07 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006University of Chicago. Department of Sociology. Chicago, IllUniversity of Iowa. Department of Sociology. Iowa City, IowaPfizer Inc. New York, NYUniversity of Chicago. Department of Sociology. Chicago, IllPrivate Practice. Johannesburg, South AfricaTsinghua University. People’s Republic of China. Department of Sociology. Beijing, ChinaFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Bioestatistica. Salvador, BA, BrasilNational Research Council. Department of Epidemiology and Medical Informatics. Milan, Italy / Columbia University School of Public Health. GH Sergievsky Center. New York, NYSouthmead Hospital. Bristol Urological Institute. GSSAB Investigators’ Group. Bristol, EnSubjective sexual well-being refers to the cognitive and emotional evaluation of an individual’s sexuality. This study examined subjective sexual well-being, explored its various aspects, examined predictors across different cultures, and investigated its possible associations with overall happiness and selected correlates, including sexual dysfunction. Data were drawn from the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors, a survey of 27,500 men and women aged 40–80 years in 29 countries. The cross-national variation of four aspects of sexual well-being (the emotional and physical satisfaction of sexual relationships, satisfaction with sexual health or function, and the importance of sex in one’s life) was explored using cluster analysis, and relationships among sexual well-being, general happiness, and various correlates were examined using ordinary least squares regression and ordered logistic regression. Results from the cluster analysis identified three clusters: a gender-equal regime and two male-centered regimes. Despite this cultural variation, the predictors of subjective sexual well-being were found to be largely consistent across world regions