PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG MALE PATIENTS ATTENDING THE GENERAL OUT PATIENT CLINIC OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
| Main Authors: | Chukwujekwu Chidozie Donald, Ayodeji Oluwaseun Ayodele |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
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, 2017
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/569479 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background: The problem of sexual dysfunction constitutes a significant public health concern which is hugely underestimated. This study aims to determine the prevalence and patterns of sexual dysfunction among male patients attending the general outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria within a 6 month period. Methods: One hundred and forty one male patients who attended the general outpatient clinic during the study period were interviewed. Data was collected using a questionnaire containing socio-demographic and clinical variables. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire was used to assess for sexual dysfunction. Results: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 48.9%. Sexual desire dysfunction was present in 34(24%) subjects, erectile dysfunction in 67(48%), orgasmic dysfunction 26(18%), intercourse dissatisfunction 41(29%) and overall dissatisfaction in 45(32%) subjects. Sexual dysfunction was significantly associated with the age group 30-39yrs, being married and unemployed. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is a huge unmet need which portends an equally huge negative impact on the individual, family and society. The need for clinicians to raise their index of suspicion to increase accurate diagnosis of sexual dysfunction cannot be overemphasized and hence improve in reducing this health burden is imperative.