| Summary: | Background: Abdominal ostomy is an artificial opening in the abdomen that is done through a surgical procedure. This is due to cancer diagnosis and / or inflammatory diseases of the intestine. Intimacy and sexuality are important aspects of the quality of life of an individual that can be affected by different factors. It is the nurse's responsibility to promote health, and the nurse's role to convey knowledge of sexual health to patients. Aim: The purpose was to describe the experiences of sexual health in people with abdominal ostomy. Method: Literature review with a qualitative approach. Results: The results show that people with abdominal ostomy experienced a change in sexualhealth caused by various aspects. The results also show a need for increased healthcare guidance about sexual health, and support from relatives is an important component. Conclusion: Taboos about sexuality were discussed and need to be put in relation to where in the world one is. Sexual health is individual and looks different globally, because there are different societal and cultural norms and values. Strategies for healthcare professionals were discussed in order to be able to address sexual health and to support people with abdominal ostomy in the best possible way
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