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Prevalence and risk factors of erectile dysfunction in Niger delta region, Nigeria
Authors:AU Idung   F Abasiubong   IA Ukott   SB Udoh   BC Unadike
Affiliation:1 Departments of Family Medicine1, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University, of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria;2 Departments of Psychiatry, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University, of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria;3 Departments of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University, of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Abstract:

Background

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is one of the major social problems causing significant distress in men. Despite the increasing difficulty in management, knowledge, and understanding of factors responsible for its development are important for prevention and care.

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and risk factors for ED among men in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, in order to determine its contextual variables.

Methods

Subjects included 400 male patients attending the general outpatients'' clinic (GOPC) of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Respondents completed the abridged version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5).

Results

A total of 166 (41.5%) subjects had ED; 66 (16.5%) had mild; 32 (8.0%) mild to moderate; 24 (6.0%) moderate; while 45 (11.3%) had severe 37 (9.2%) resulted from hypertension and its medications; 29 (7.3%) from diabetes; 49 (12.2%) from a combination of both and their therapies (P=0.044); 24 (6.0%) had history of previous surgery; while for 27 (6.8%) it was from undiagnosed medical conditions (p=0.001). The ED increases with age and is more among married and educated men.

Conclusion

ED is a common problem among men in Niger Delta region. Therefore, efforts must be made to reduce the incidence by dealing with the factors responsible for its development.
Keywords:erectile dysfunction   men   distress   Niger delta region   Nigeria
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