Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Awareness of Erectile Dysfunction in the Saudi Arabian Population.

Autor:	Hakami BO; Department of Urology, King Faisal Medical City for Southern Region (KFMC), Abha, SAU., Alhazmi AA; Department of Urology, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, SAU., Kariri AM; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Zaybi FA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Hadadi AW; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Mahzara NK; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Ageeli FA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Aqeel AA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Mahzari FH; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Alzahrani MA; Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 May 28; Vol. 16 (5), pp. e61233. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 28 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.61233
Abstrakt:	Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain an erection powerful enough to permit pleasurable sexual activity. There are four categories for ED grades. The illness may be influenced by vascular, neurological, psychological, and hormonal factors. Anxiety about performance and relationship issues are common psychological triggers. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and awareness of ED and its management in the population of Saudi Arabia. Method: This community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult Saudi males in all five regions of Saudi Arabia (Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern). A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among participants using an online survey. The questionnaire includes sociodemographic data (i.e., age, region, marital status, education), medical history, and erectile function (International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)) as a diagnostic tool for ED. Results: In total, 924 men took part. About 512 (55.4%) were aged between 18 and 25 years old, and nearly two-thirds (595, 64.4%) were single. The Internet was the most common source of ED information 495 (53.6%). Based on respondents' knowledge, the most common risk factor of ED was depression (561, 60.8%), while the most common treatment option was lifestyle modification (654, 70.8%). The prevalence of ED among adult Saudi men was 198 (21.4%). Independent risk factors for ED include having been married, being an employee, and previous operation of the perineum. Conclusion: ED was common among the Saudi male population. ED was more prevalent among older men with associated chronic diseases and had elevated body mass index (BMI). Having been married, being an employee, and having a previous perineum operation were identified as the significant independent risk factors for ED. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the cause and effect of the recognized risk factors for ED among men. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Jazan University issued approval REC-45/02/743. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Hakami et al.)
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