The burden of erectile dysfunction in dialysis patients in Senegal
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Abstract
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in dialysis patients because of organic and psychological risk factors. It has a negative impact on patients' quality of life. In Senegal, ED is assumed to be frequent in the general adult population but its prevalence in dialysis patients is unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with ED in Senegalese dialysis patients. Seventy dialyzed men >18 years old were included. Erectile dysfunction was assessed using the abridged version of International Index of Erectile Function already validated in dialysis patients. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with ED in patients. The mean age of the patients was 52 ± 11.3 years (21-70 years) and the median dialysis vintage was 39.4 months (interquartile range 9-51 months). The prevalence of ED was 81.5% for all patients (80% in hemodialysis and 81.75% in peritoneal dialysis). Severe ED was found in 11.5% of patients. The prevalence of ED was 74.5% in patients younger than 50 years and 86.6% in those 50 years or older. Marital status, comorbidity, hemoglobin level, and use of antihypertensive drugs were not different between patients with and without ED. Libido was conserved in 77% of patients and 44.7% were not satisfied during sexual intercourse. Multivariate analysis identified age and dialysis vintage as risk factors of ED in our patients. Only 7 patients received treatment for ED and 22% sought a consultation with a specialist (urologist and psychologist).
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.001 | 0.000 |
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