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

Wan Mahmod, Wan Fatimah Suriyani and Che' Man, Mohamad and Yusof, Muhammad Zubir and Che Alhadi, Shahidah and Ab Rashid, Islah Munjih and Osman, Iskandar Firzada (2021) Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among men in government health clinics In Kuantan, Pahang. In: Medical Research Symposium 2021, 14 December 2021, Kuantan, Pahang. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue that should not be ignored in the clinical setting. Underdiagnosis and no proper management can give a negative impact on the quality of life of a patient and their partner. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among men who visited a government health clinic in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A total of 300 men aged 18-60 years participated in this cross-sectional study at 12 government health clinics in Kuantan, between 5 July 2021 and 6 October 2021. Information on demographic data, medical history and lifestyle were obtained through self-administered questionnaire included 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 69.7%. 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 increasing age (odd ratio [OR] 6.768, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.586 – 28.875), unhealthy clinical profile (OR 4.611, 95% CI 2.124 – 10.010), stress (OR 14.630, 95% CI 1.702 – 125.732) and diabetes (OR 2.575, 95% CI 1.055 - 6.284). Conclusion: ED was common among men aged 50 years and above at government health clinics in Kuantan, Pahang. Increasing age, clinical health profile, stress and diabetes were significantly associated with ED.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	6884/95535
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RD Surgery
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:	29 Dec 2021 16:37
Last Modified:	10 May 2022 11:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95535

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