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Sunday Bassey Udoh

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• Research Article
  Psychosocial Factors Associated with Erectile Dysfunction in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
  Author(s): Alphonsus Udo Idung and Sunday Bassey Udoh Alphonsus Udo Idung and Sunday Bassey Udoh
  
  Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a major psychosocial problem resulting in profound distress in men. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence as well as psychosocial factors associated with erectile dysfunction in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Method: A cross-sectional study involving 400 respondents attending the general outpatient clinic of University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) between January and March 2009 were randomly assessed for ED as well as psychosocial factors associated with it, using abridged version of international index of erectile function (IIEF-5) and the twelve-item version of general health questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results: The prevalence of erectile dysfunction in this study was 41.5%, the prevalence was higher among.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-4972.1000162

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