Abstract
In order to assess the prevalence and associated factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) in primary care, a cross-sectional study was undertaken by questionnaire distributed to consecutive adult male attendees at 32 family practices. ED was assessed by the Korean five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). In total, 3501 completed questionnaires were available for analysis. The prevalence of ED was severe (IIEF-5 score: 5-9) in 1.6% of cases, moderate (10-13) in 10.2%, mild (14-17) in 24.7%, and normal (18-25) in 63.4%. The prevalence of ED increased with age, lower educational status, heavy job-related physical activity, and lower income. ED prevalence was significantly higher in patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, depression, and anxiety. These results suggest that the age-adjusted prevalence of ED among Korean men can be estimated as 32.2% (95% CI 30.6-33.7). Low socioeconomic status and several diseases such as diabetes, anxiety, and depression, as well as age, were associated with ED.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 323-328 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | International Journal of Impotence Research |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 Oct 1 |
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Keywords
- Erectile dysfunction
- Prevalence
- Primary care
- Risk factor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology
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Prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfuntion in primary care : Results of a Korean study. / Cho, B. L.; Kim, Y. S.; Choi, Youn Seon; Hong, M. H.; Seo, H. G.; Lee, S. Y.; Shin, H. C.; Kim, C. H.; Moon, Y. S.; Cha, H. S.; Kim, B. S.
In: International Journal of Impotence Research, Vol. 15, No. 5, 01.10.2003, p. 323-328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfuntion in primary care
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AU - Cho, B. L.
AU - Kim, Y. S.
AU - Choi, Youn Seon
AU - Hong, M. H.
AU - Seo, H. G.
AU - Lee, S. Y.
AU - Shin, H. C.
AU - Kim, C. H.
AU - Moon, Y. S.
AU - Cha, H. S.
AU - Kim, B. S.
PY - 2003/10/1
Y1 - 2003/10/1
N2 - In order to assess the prevalence and associated factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) in primary care, a cross-sectional study was undertaken by questionnaire distributed to consecutive adult male attendees at 32 family practices. ED was assessed by the Korean five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). In total, 3501 completed questionnaires were available for analysis. The prevalence of ED was severe (IIEF-5 score: 5-9) in 1.6% of cases, moderate (10-13) in 10.2%, mild (14-17) in 24.7%, and normal (18-25) in 63.4%. The prevalence of ED increased with age, lower educational status, heavy job-related physical activity, and lower income. ED prevalence was significantly higher in patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, depression, and anxiety. These results suggest that the age-adjusted prevalence of ED among Korean men can be estimated as 32.2% (95% CI 30.6-33.7). Low socioeconomic status and several diseases such as diabetes, anxiety, and depression, as well as age, were associated with ED.
AB - In order to assess the prevalence and associated factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) in primary care, a cross-sectional study was undertaken by questionnaire distributed to consecutive adult male attendees at 32 family practices. ED was assessed by the Korean five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). In total, 3501 completed questionnaires were available for analysis. The prevalence of ED was severe (IIEF-5 score: 5-9) in 1.6% of cases, moderate (10-13) in 10.2%, mild (14-17) in 24.7%, and normal (18-25) in 63.4%. The prevalence of ED increased with age, lower educational status, heavy job-related physical activity, and lower income. ED prevalence was significantly higher in patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, depression, and anxiety. These results suggest that the age-adjusted prevalence of ED among Korean men can be estimated as 32.2% (95% CI 30.6-33.7). Low socioeconomic status and several diseases such as diabetes, anxiety, and depression, as well as age, were associated with ED.
KW - Erectile dysfunction
KW - Prevalence
KW - Primary care
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