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Sexual dysfunctions among young men: Prevalence and associated factors

Mialon, Anaïs, Berchtold, André, Michaud, Pierre-André, Gmel, Gerhard, Suris, Joan-Carles·2012·Journal of Adolescent Health

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.

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Authors
Mialon, A., Berchtold, A., Michaud, P.-A., Gmel, G., & Suris, J.-C.
Affiliations
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CH)
Venue
Journal of Adolescent Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-07
Volume
51
Issue
1
Pages
25-31
ISSN
1054-139X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1977156069
Cited by
120
References
40
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FWCI
7.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Adolescent Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • IRIS (submittedVersion)
  • SERVAL (Université de Lausanne) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Keywords
premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, young men, prevalence, risk factors, mental health, substance use, tobacco, illicit drug use, prescription drug use, physical activity, sexual orientation, age at first sexual intercourse, sexual health
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Health Status, Humans, Erectile Dysfunction, Male, Mental Health, Risk Factors, Switzerland, Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic, Prevalence, Young Adult

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