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Sexual dysfunction in the Australian population.

Jake M Najman1, Michael P Dunne, Frances M Boyle

  • 1Schools of Social Science and Population Health, University of Queensland. j.najman@uq.edu.au

Australian Family Physician
|December 4, 2003
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High rates of sexual dysfunction affect Australian men and women, with over half reporting issues. This prevalence mirrors that in the United States, yet treatment remains low due to reluctance in discussing sexual health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunction is a common health concern affecting a significant portion of the adult population.
  • Understanding the prevalence and forms of sexual dysfunction is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
  • Cross-cultural comparisons can reveal similarities and differences in sexual health issues and healthcare-seeking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction in Australia.
  • To compare the sexual health landscape of Australia with that of the United States.
  • To identify potential barriers to seeking treatment for sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional telephone interview survey was conducted.

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  • A nationally representative sample of 876 men and 908 women aged 18-59 in Australia participated.
  • Data were collected between November 1999 and April 2000, with a response rate of 61%.

    • Main Results:

    • Over half of Australian men (55.0%) and women (60.5%) reported experiencing at least one sexual problem in the past year.
    • Serious sexual dysfunction, defined as more than three symptoms, was reported by 13.2% of men and 19.7% of women.
    • The prevalence of sexual dysfunction symptoms in Australia was found to be similar to that observed in the United States.

    Conclusions:

    • Australia and the United States exhibit comparable rates of sexual dysfunction symptoms within their populations.
    • A significant gap exists between the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its treatment.
    • Reluctance from both patients and healthcare providers to discuss sexual health issues contributes to low treatment rates.