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• TITLE: A Cross-Sectional Study According to Risk Factors Associated with Erectile Dysfunction in Men

  AUTHORS: Matthieu Marc Loposso Nkumu, Christian Kane Kapinga, Mafuta Tsita Alpha, Dieu Donné Moningo Molamba, Nkodila Aliosha, Augustin Punga Maole Monga-Lembe, Jean Paul Esika Mokumo, Diangienda Nkutima Pablo, Mujinga Lukusa Elisabeth, Dirk De Ridder

  KEYWORDS: Risk Factors, Erectile Dysfunction, IIEF-5, Cardiovascular Diseases, Simple Linear Correlation

  JOURNAL NAME: Advances in Sexual Medicine, Vol.10 No.3, July 3, 2020

  ABSTRACT: Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in general population. It has a negative impact on the couple’s quality of life. In 1995, it was estimated that it affected 152 million people worldwide, and that it would affect more than 322 million people in 2025 with a large increase in developing countries. Several studies have suggested a causal link between ED and cardiovascular disease. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, no studies exist on this subject. Nonetheless, we are seeing increased promotion on the management of sexual disorders in our media, which could testify to the extent of this problem. Objective: To assess the extent of cardiovascular risk factors for ED in Kinshasa. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study for analytical purposes. It collected several categories of individuals from May 1 to October 31, 2018. The severity of ED was assessed by the IIEF-5 score and the associated risk factors sought via logistic regression. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 59.9 ± 19.2 years, more than half of the respondents were over the age of 60 years old (60%). The ED proportion was 78.8%, and 75% of respondents had at least moderate ED. This anomaly was significantly elevated among respondents aged over 60 years (94.8%), diabetics (87.5%), hypertensive patients (92.3%) and stroke victims (86%). The independently associated risk factors were: age > 60 years [ORa: 9.87; 95% CI: 6.42 - 10.48, p p = 0.013] and the stroke [ORa: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.36 - 3.39; p = 0.012%]. The age threshold predicting ED was 67 years. Conclusion: ED is a frequent disorder in our environment and likely to affect the quality of life of men who suffer from it. There is an ED and cardiovascular risk factors correlation. A proactive attitude of the caregiver in current practice would allow early detection of ED with a view to early and optimal management.