Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and its associated factors among men in government health clinics in Kuantan: Preliminary report

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 (2022) Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and its associated factors among men in government health clinics in Kuantan: Preliminary report. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences 2022, 3 (Supplement 1). p. 15. E-ISSN 2735-0584

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Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue that should not be overlooked in the clinic. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among men who visited a government health clinic in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A total of 171 men aged 18-60 years participated in this cross-sectional study. Data of demographic, medical history and lifestyle were gathered through self-administered questionnaire. A validated Malay version International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) was used to assess ED. The overall prevalence of self-reported ED was 71.9%. The prevalence of ED according to severity was as follow mild (43.9%), mild to moderate (25.7%), moderate (1.8%) and severe (0.6%). Multivariate analysis showed that ED associated with unhealthy status (odds ratio [OR 5.490, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.184-13.795) and age of patient (OR 1.059, 95% CI 1.013 -1.106). ED has significant prevalence among adult male healthcare clinic attendees in Kuantan. Person health status and age were significant associated with ED.

Item Type:	Article (other)
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited:	26 Jan 2022 16:12
Last Modified:	10 May 2022 10:20
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/96493

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