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1Department of Endocrinology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School Hospital, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aim:
This descriptive study aims to identify sexual dysfunction and anxiety levels of male patients with type 2 diabetes.
Method:
The sample is composed of 150 patients who were seen at the Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic of one university hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The data were collected using an "Information Form", the "International Index of Erectile Function", and the "State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)".
Results:
The mean age of the sample was 56.2±8.71, the sexual dysfunction total score was on average 46.44±15.66, and 82% of the sample experienced erectile dysfunction. According to the STAI, the patients had "mild" anxiety on average, whereas according to the TAI, they had "moderate" anxiety levels. There were no statistically significant differences between the sexual dysfunction total scores and the State Anxiety Scores (p>0.05), whereas there was a negative weak correlation between the trait anxiety levels (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
These results show that the sexual function and anxiety of diabetic patients should be evaluated at regular intervals.
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