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Sexual dysfunction among Jordanian men with diabetes
Faisal A Khatib1, Nadim S Jarrah, Nadima S Shegem
1Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics, University of Jordn, Amman, Jordan.
Saudi Medical Journal
|March 15, 2006
Summary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 62% of Jordanian men with diabetes, increasing with age and poor glycemic control. Other risk factors include hypertension and cardiovascular complications.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health concern.
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complication of diabetes.
- Understanding ED prevalence in diabetic populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) in Jordanian men with diabetes.
- To identify correlations between ED and various health factors in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 988 married diabetic men was conducted in Amman, Jordan.
- Data collected via health questionnaires and the Arabic version of the 15-item International Index of Erectile Function.
- ED severity was categorized as absent, mild, moderate, or severe.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of ED was 62%, with 30.3% experiencing severe ED.
- ED prevalence significantly increased with age, from 26.5% in men under 40 to 91% in those over 70.
- Independent risk factors for ED included age, poor glycemic control, hypertension, coronary artery disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy.
Conclusions:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent among Jordanian diabetic patients.
- ED incidence and severity are strongly associated with advancing age and suboptimal glycemic control.
- Hypertension, coronary artery disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy are significant independent risk factors for ED in this cohort.