Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and its Associated Factors among Men in Government Health Clinics in Kuantan, Pahang

IF 0.3 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI:10.31436/imjm.v22i4.2091

Wan Fatimah Suriyani Wan Mahmud, Mohammad Che Man, Muhammad Zubir Yusof, Islah Munjih Ab Rashid, Shahidah Che Alhadi, Iskandar Firzada Osman

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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.

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彭亨州关丹市政府卫生诊所男性勃起功能障碍患病率及其相关因素

简介:勃起功能障碍(ED)是一个重要的问题，不应忽视在临床设置，可以负面影响生活质量的患者和他们的伴侣。本研究旨在确定在马来西亚彭亨州关丹市12个政府卫生诊所就诊的男性中ED的患病率及其相关因素。材料和方法:2021年7月至10月期间，300名年龄在18至60岁的男性在关丹的12个政府卫生诊所参加了这项横断面研究。参与者的人口统计数据、病史和生活方式信息是通过自我管理的问卷获得的，该问卷包括21项抑郁焦虑压力量表(DASS 21)和国际勃起功能指数(IIEF-5)的马来文版。结果:自我报告ED的总体患病率为69.3%。在严重程度方面，45.7%为轻度ED, 20.7%为轻度至中度ED, 2.3%为中度ED, 1%为重度ED。多因素分析显示，ED与糖尿病相关(OR 2.97, 95% CI 1.13-7.79);焦虑(OR 2.85, 95% CI 1.06 - 7.67)和家庭收入(OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.18-0.95)。结论:本研究人群ED发生率高。糖尿病、焦虑和家庭收入与ED显著相关。

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期刊介绍： International Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM) is the official journal of the Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia. It serves primarily as a forum for education and intellectual discourse for health professionals namely in clinical medicine but covers diverse issues relating to medical ethics, professionalism as well as medical developments and research in basic medical sciences. It also serves the unique purpose of highlighting issues and research pertaining to the Muslim world. Contributions to the IMJM reflect its international and multidisciplinary readership and include current thinking across a range of specialties, ethnicities and societies.