Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and its Associated Factors among Vietnamese Men with Type 2 Diabetes

Authors

  • Khoa Tuan Vo Department of Endocrinology, People's Hospital 115, Vietnam
  • Hoi Quoc Huynh Department of Endocrinology, People's Hospital 115, Vietnam
  • Nam Quang Tran Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Aya Goto Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Japan Takemi Program in International Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Japan
  • Yuriko Suzuki Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Japan Department of Adult Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan
  • Khue Thy Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City Medical Association, Vietnam

Abstract

Objective. This study sought to estimate the prevalence of  erectile dysfunction (ED) and to ascertain risk factors among Vietnamese men with diabetes.

 

Methodology. One hundred and fifty one diabetic patients were recruited from the People’s Hospital 115 between August 2011 and March 2012. They were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire  that included the International Index for Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF-5) and the World Health Organization (WHO) - Five Well-being Index. Medical history, anthropometric measures, and laboratory test results were recorded. ED was classified based on the IIEF-5 total score.

 

Results. Of the 151 diabetic men, 135 (89%) completed the IIEF-5. The overall prevalence of ED was 84%; majority (65%) were classified as mild to moderate,  while 10% were considered severe. The prevalence of ED was higher among those with peripheral neuropathy [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 5.22, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.14-21.89] and longer duration of diabetes (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.00-1.24).

 

Conclusion. ED represents a prevalent major complication among men with type 2 diabetes. The presence of peripheral neuropathy and long duration of diabetes may be useful indicators of ED.

 

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Published

2014-05-31

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Vo, K. T., Huynh, H. Q., Tran, N. Q., Goto, A., Suzuki, Y., & Nguyen, K. T. (2014). Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and its Associated Factors among Vietnamese Men with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 29(1), 19. Retrieved from https://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/111

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Vol. 29 No. 1 (2014): May Issue

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