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Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among men in government health clinics In Kuantan, Pahang

Che' Man, Mohamad and Wan Mahmud, Wan Fatimah Suriyani and Yusof, Muhammad Zubir and Ab Rashid, Islah Munjih and Che Alhadi, Shahidah and Osman, Iskandar Firzada (2023) Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among men in government health clinics In Kuantan, Pahang. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 22 (4). pp. 46-52. ISSN 1823-4631 E-ISSN 2735-2285

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue that should not be ignored in the clinical setting and can negatively affect the quality of life of patients and their partners. This study aims to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among men who visited 12 government health clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between July and October 2021, 300 males aged 18 to 60 participated in this cross-sectional study at 12 government health clinics in Kuantan. Information on demographic data, medical history, and lifestyle of the participants was obtained through a self-administered questionnaire that included a validated Malay version of the 21 item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). RESULTS: The overall prevalence of self-reported ED was 69.3%. In terms of severity, 45.7% had mild, 20.7% mild-to-moderate, 2.3% moderate, and 1% severe ED. Multivariate analysis showed that ED associated with diabetes (OR 2.97, 95% CI 1.13–7.79); anxiety (OR 2.85, 95% CI 1.06 – 7.67) and household income (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.18–0.95). CONCLUSION: ED was high in our study population. Diabetes mellitus, anxiety and household income were significantly associated with ED.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 6884/107245
Uncontrolled Keywords: Erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, prevalence
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Medicine
Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Surgery
Depositing User: SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited: 04 Oct 2023 09:17
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2024 22:09
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107245

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