背景:勃起功能障碍(ED)被定义为无法实现和维持足够强大的勃起以允许愉快的性活动。ED等级有四个类别。这种疾病可能受到血管的影响,神经学,心理,和荷尔蒙因素。对绩效和关系问题的焦虑是常见的心理触发因素。
目的:本研究旨在确定患病率,危险因素,以及沙特阿拉伯人口对ED及其管理的认识。
方法:这个基于社区的,横断面研究是在沙特阿拉伯所有五个地区的成年沙特男性中进行的(中部,东方,西方,南方,和北方)。使用在线调查在参与者中分发了一份自我管理的问卷。问卷包括社会人口统计数据(即,年龄,区域,婚姻状况,education),病史,和勃起功能(国际勃起功能指数(IIEF-5))作为ED的诊断工具。
结果:总计,924人参加。约有512人(55.4%)年龄介乎18至25岁,近三分之二(595%,64.4%)是单身。互联网是最常见的ED信息来源495(53.6%)。根据受访者的知识,ED最常见的危险因素是抑郁症(561,60.8%),而最常见的治疗选择是改变生活方式(654,70.8%).成年沙特男性中ED的患病率为198(21.4%)。ED的独立危险因素包括已婚,作为一名雇员,和之前的会阴手术。
结论:ED在沙特男性人群中很常见。ED在患有相关慢性疾病的老年男性中更为普遍,并且体重指数(BMI)升高。已经结婚了,作为一名雇员,既往会阴手术被确定为ED的重要独立危险因素。需要进行纵向研究以确定男性ED公认风险因素的原因和影响。
BACKGROUND: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain an erection powerful enough to permit pleasurable sexual activity. There are four categories for ED grades. The illness may be influenced by vascular, neurological, psychological, and hormonal factors. Anxiety about performance and relationship issues are common psychological triggers.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and awareness of ED and its management in the population of Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: This community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult Saudi males in all five regions of Saudi Arabia (Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern). A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among participants using an online survey. The questionnaire includes sociodemographic data (i.e., age, region, marital status, education), medical history, and erectile function (International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)) as a diagnostic tool for ED.
RESULTS: In total, 924 men took part. About 512 (55.4%) were aged between 18 and 25 years old, and nearly two-thirds (595, 64.4%) were single. The Internet was the most common source of ED information 495 (53.6%). Based on respondents\' knowledge, the most common risk factor of ED was depression (561, 60.8%), while the most common treatment option was lifestyle modification (654, 70.8%). The prevalence of ED among adult Saudi men was 198 (21.4%). Independent risk factors for ED include having been married, being an employee, and previous operation of the perineum.
CONCLUSIONS: ED was common among the Saudi male population. ED was more prevalent among older men with associated chronic diseases and had elevated body mass index (BMI). Having been married, being an employee, and having a previous perineum operation were identified as the significant independent risk factors for ED. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the cause and effect of the recognized risk factors for ED among men.