Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and impacts on sexual activity and self-reported intercourse satisfaction in men older than 40 years in Taiwan.
Date Issued
2004-06
Author(s)
Chiang H.-S.
Jiann B.-P.
Lin J.S.-N.
Wu C.-J.
Hsieh J.-T.
Wang C.-J.
Hwang T.I.S.
Lee S.-S.
Abstract
In order to assess the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED), and its association with chronic diseases and impact upon sexual activity and satisfaction during sexual intercourse, a reproductive survey was conducted among 1002 Taiwanese men aged over 40 y. The information collected comprised age, gender, level of education, history of chronic diseases, and self-reported data pertaining to erectile function, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction during sexual intercourse. The prevalence of ED amongst study subjects was 17.7%, and the frequency increased with age. A history of chronic diseases were significantly associated with ED (P < 0.05). A reduced incidence of sexual activity and a decreased level of satisfaction during sexual intercourse were observed among subjects suffering from ED as compared to those not suffering such a condition. In conclusion, based upon the results of a community-based survey the prevalence of ED among Taiwanese men aged 40 y or more was 17.7% and it increased with age. It was also found that ED was associated with various chronic diseases and that it exerted a negative impact upon sexual activity and the level of satisfaction associated with its conduct.
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Other Subjects
adult; age; aged; article; chronic disease; comorbidity; depression; diabetes mellitus; disease association; erectile dysfunction; heart disease; human; hyperlipidemia; hypertension; incidence; major clinical study; male; prevalence; priority journal; prostate hypertrophy; questionnaire; satisfaction; self report; sexual behavior; sexual intercourse; Taiwan; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chronic Disease; Coitus; Depression; Diabetes Complications; Humans; Impotence; Male; Middle Aged; Personal Satisfaction; Prostatic Hyperplasia; Sexual Behavior; Taiwan
Type
journal article