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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant health concern affecting men across various age groups.
  • Understanding the demographic profile and associated risk factors of ED patients is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the demographic characteristics of patients with erectile dysfunction in Jeddah.
  • To identify prevalent risk factors contributing to erectile dysfunction in the studied population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 388 new erectile dysfunction patients from six urology and andrology clinics in Jeddah.
  • Data collection utilized a modified structural interview questionnaire focusing on demographics and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The majority of ED patients were Saudi (81%), with a mean age of 43.23 years (range 20-86).
  • Lack of exercise (82%), smoking (56%), regular medication use (44%), and diabetes (30%) were the most frequent risk factors.
  • Hypertension (15%), history of pelvic surgery (14%), alcoholism (13%), and drug addiction (8%) were also noted.

Conclusions:

  • Erectile dysfunction is prevalent in middle-aged and younger men, not exclusively an age-related condition.
  • High frequencies of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and substance abuse underscore the need for preventive measures.
  • Developing targeted prevention strategies is essential to address the growing public health challenge of erectile dysfunction.