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Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a public health issue in Nigeria because of its increasing magnitude, association with chronic medical conditions and negative impact on sexual life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 450 male patients aged 18-70years who presented wit...

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Autores principales: Adebusoye, Lawrence A., Olapade-olaopa, Olubunmi E., Ladipo, Modupe M., Owoaje, Eme T.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Canadian Center of Science and Education 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4777012/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22980347
http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v4n4p107
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author Adebusoye, Lawrence A.
Olapade-olaopa, Olubunmi E.
Ladipo, Modupe M.
Owoaje, Eme T.
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Olapade-olaopa, Olubunmi E.
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description INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a public health issue in Nigeria because of its increasing magnitude, association with chronic medical conditions and negative impact on sexual life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 450 male patients aged 18-70years who presented with non-ED related complaints. Main outcome measurements were prevalence and severity of ED which was assessed with International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and single-item sexual function questionnaire. Also assessed were socio-demographic characteristics, physical activities, sexual satisfaction and morbidities. RESULTS: The prevalence of ED was 55.1% (mild, moderate and severe were 32.6%, 17.8% and 4.7% respectively). Prevalence of ED was significantly associated with age (p < 0.0001), marital status (p = 0.032), income (p = 0.001), social class (p = 0.004), physical activities (p = 0.006) and BMI (p = 0.012). Prevalence of ED was significantly high among men with diabetes mellitus (72.7%), hypertension (70.7%), peptic ulcer disease (70.4%) and previous prostate surgery (76.2%). Logistic regression showed dissatisfaction with sexual life (OR = 0.689, CI = 1.233-5.866; p = 0.013) and having sexual activities less than desired (OR = 3.331, CI = 1.416-7.839; p = 0.006) to be the most significant factors associated with ED. There was a strong positive correlation between the IIEF-5 and single-item sexual function questionnaire (r = 0.747, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of ED is high among males attending a primary care clinic in Nigeria with non-ED related complaints. ED was more prevalent in men with chronic medical illnesses and sedentary lifestyle. Family physicians should inquire about this condition in these men and refer them early for specialist consultation.
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spelling pubmed-47770122016-04-21 Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria Adebusoye, Lawrence A. Olapade-olaopa, Olubunmi E. Ladipo, Modupe M. Owoaje, Eme T. Glob J Health Sci Articles INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a public health issue in Nigeria because of its increasing magnitude, association with chronic medical conditions and negative impact on sexual life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 450 male patients aged 18-70years who presented with non-ED related complaints. Main outcome measurements were prevalence and severity of ED which was assessed with International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and single-item sexual function questionnaire. Also assessed were socio-demographic characteristics, physical activities, sexual satisfaction and morbidities. RESULTS: The prevalence of ED was 55.1% (mild, moderate and severe were 32.6%, 17.8% and 4.7% respectively). Prevalence of ED was significantly associated with age (p < 0.0001), marital status (p = 0.032), income (p = 0.001), social class (p = 0.004), physical activities (p = 0.006) and BMI (p = 0.012). Prevalence of ED was significantly high among men with diabetes mellitus (72.7%), hypertension (70.7%), peptic ulcer disease (70.4%) and previous prostate surgery (76.2%). Logistic regression showed dissatisfaction with sexual life (OR = 0.689, CI = 1.233-5.866; p = 0.013) and having sexual activities less than desired (OR = 3.331, CI = 1.416-7.839; p = 0.006) to be the most significant factors associated with ED. There was a strong positive correlation between the IIEF-5 and single-item sexual function questionnaire (r = 0.747, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of ED is high among males attending a primary care clinic in Nigeria with non-ED related complaints. ED was more prevalent in men with chronic medical illnesses and sedentary lifestyle. Family physicians should inquire about this condition in these men and refer them early for specialist consultation. Canadian Center of Science and Education 2012-07 2012-06-08 /pmc/articles/PMC4777012/ /pubmed/22980347 http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v4n4p107 Text en Copyright: © Canadian Center of Science and Education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
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Ladipo, Modupe M.
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title Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria
title_full Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria
title_fullStr Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria
title_short Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Primary Care Clinic Attendees in Nigeria
title_sort prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction among primary care clinic attendees in nigeria
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4777012/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22980347
http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v4n4p107
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