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Prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction in men on chronic haemodialysis: a multinational cross-sectional study.

Authors :
Vecchio M
Palmer S
De Berardis G
Craig J
Johnson D
Pellegrini F
Nicolucci A
Sciancalepore M
Saglimbene V
Gargano L
Bonifati C
Ruospo M
Navaneethan SD
Montinaro V
Stroumza P
Zsom M
Torok M
Celia E
Gelfman R
Bednarek-Skublewska A
Dulawa J
Graziano G
Lucisano G
Gentile G
Ferrari JN
Santoro A
Zucchelli A
Triolo G
Maffei S
Hegbrant J
Wollheim C
De Cosmo S
Manfreda VM
Strippoli GF
Source :
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association [Nephrol Dial Transplant] 2012 Jun; Vol. 27 (6), pp. 2479-88. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Dec 29.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Background: Factors associated with erectile dysfunction in men on haemodialysis are incompletely identified due to suboptimal existing studies. We determined the prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction and identified combinations of clinical characteristics associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction using recursive partitioning and amalgamation (REPCAM) analysis.<br />Methods: We conducted a multinational cross-sectional study in men on haemodialysis within a collaborative network. Erectile dysfunction and depressive symptoms were evaluated using the erectile function domain of the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire and the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale, respectively.<br />Results: Nine hundred and forty-six (59%) of 1611 eligible men provided complete data for erectile dysfunction. Eighty-three per cent reported erectile dysfunction and 47% reported severe erectile dysfunction. Four per cent of those with erectile dysfunction were receiving pharmacological treatment. Depressive symptoms were the strongest correlate of erectile dysfunction [adjusted odds ratio 2.41 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.57-3.71)]. Erectile dysfunction was also associated with age (1.06, 1.05-1.08), being unemployed (1.80, 1.17-2.79) or receiving a pension (2.05, 1.14-3.69) and interdialytic weight gain (1.9-2.87 kg, 1.92 [CI 1.19-3.09]; >2.87 kg, 1.57 [CI 1.00-2.45]). Married men had a lower risk of erectile dysfunction (0.49, 0.31-0.76). The prevalence of erectile dysfunction was highest (94%) in unmarried and unemployed or retired men who have depressive symptoms.<br />Conclusions: Most men on haemodialysis experience erectile dysfunction and are untreated. Given the prevalence of this condition and the relative lack of efficacy data for pharmacological agents, we suggest that large trials of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for erectile dysfunction and depression are needed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1460-2385
Volume :
27
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22207325
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfr635