Sexual dysfunctions among young men: prevalence and associated factors.

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serval:BIB_61006ADF0D1A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Sexual dysfunctions among young men: prevalence and associated factors.
Journal
Journal of Adolescent Health
Author(s)
Mialon A., Berchtold A., Michaud P.A., Gmel G., Suris J.C.
ISSN
1879-1972 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1054-139X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
51
Number
1
Pages
25-31
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purposes of this study are to measure the prevalence of premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED) among a population of Swiss young men and to assess which factors are associated with these sexual dysfunctions in this age-group.
METHODS: For each condition (PE and ED), we performed separate analyses comparing young men suffering from the condition with those who were not. Groups were compared for substance use (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, other illegal drugs, and medication without a prescription), self-reported body mass index, sexual orientation, physical activity, professional activity, sexual experience (sexual life length and age at first intercourse), depression status, mental health, and physical health in a bivariate analysis. We then used a log-linear analysis to consider all significant variables simultaneously.
RESULTS: Prevalence rates for PE and ED were 11% and 30%, respectively. Poor mental health was the only variable to have a direct association with both conditions after controlling for potential confounders. In addition, PE was directly associated with tobacco, illegal drugs, professional activity, and physical activity, whereas ED was directly linked with medication without a prescription, length of sexual life, and physical health.
CONCLUSIONS: In Switzerland, one-third of young men suffer from at least one sexual dysfunction. Multiple health-compromising factors are associated with these dysfunctions. These should act as red flags for health professionals to encourage them to take any opportunity to talk about sexuality with their young male patients.
Keywords
Adolescent, Adult, Confounding Factors (Epidemiology), Erectile Dysfunction/epidemiology, Health Status, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Switzerland/epidemiology, Young Adult
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