Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and Its Associated Factors among Non-Diabetic Overweight & Obese Patients Attending Government Health Clinics in Kuantan, Pahang
10.31436/ imjm.v25i02.2897
- Author:
Che’ Man M
1
;
Mohd Zainal AZAR
1
;
Yusof MZ
2
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang
2. Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Overweight & Obese;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Dyslipidaemia;
Anxiety
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2026;25(No. 2):38-46
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: In the clinical setting, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue
that should not be neglected, as it can adversely impact the quality of life of patients
and their partners, especially among overweight and obese populations. This study
aims to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among non-diabetic,
overweight, and obese patients who attend a government health clinic in Kuantan,
Pahang, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A six-month cross-sectional study
was conducted from February 2024 to August 2024 at twelve health clinics in
Kuantan, Pahang. The selected respondents were married men over 18 years old, and
those with diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric illness, or illiteracy were
excluded. Data were collected using the validated Malay version of the International
Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). ED was defined as an IIEF-5 score of less than
22. Descriptive analysis and simple and multiple logistic regression were performed
using SPSS. RESULTS: All 221 eligible patients in the study responded (100% response
rate). The prevalence of ED was 66.1% (n=146). Multiple logistic regression
showed that ED was significantly associated with dyslipidemia [AOR (95% CI): 2.42
(1.06–5.52); p-value=0.036], anxiety [AOR (95% CI): 3.99 (1.44–11.01);
p-value=0.008] and older age [AOR (95% CI): 1.07 (1.02–1.12); p-value=0.009].
CONCLUSION: The study revealed a high prevalence of ED among non-diabetic
overweight and obese patients, potentially linked to increasing age, dyslipidemia, and
anxiety. Increasing awareness among the public and healthcare providers could
improve detection rates in primary care.
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