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Premature ejaculation and quality of life among men attending Klinik Kesihatan Jaya Gading, Kuantan
Zulkifli Harun1, Saharuddin Ahmad2.
Introduction Premature ejaculation (PE) is an important sexual problem among men
attending health clinic. Impacts of this condition towards quality of life still
require further exploration. Aims of the study is to determine the proportion
and determinants for PE and its impact on Quality of Life (QOL) among men
attending a public health clinic in Kuantan
Methods A cross-sectional study involving 290 respondents was conducted at a public
health clinic over the period of five months (Nov 2015-March 2016). A
validated self-administrated questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic
questionnaire, clinical characteristics, premature ejaculation
diagnostic tool (PEDT) and WHO quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) were
used.
Results The proportion of PE was 33.9% with PE 18.1% (49/271) and probable PE
15.8% (43/271). Multivariate analysis showed that level of education
(p=0.002, OR 3.281/95% CI 1.183, 9.101) and hypertension (p=0.047, OR
1.788/95% CI 1.008, 3.170) were the only significant predictors for PE after
controlling self-reported erectile dysfunction, pulmonary and neurological
disorder. PE patients had lower median scores QOL in all four domain
namely physical health, psychological, social relationship, environment (all
domains with p<0.001).
Conclusions The proportion of men diagnosed with premature ejaculation in this study is
high and possibly associated with level of education and hypertension. Men
with PE had lower quality of life in domains of physical health,
psychological, social relationship and environment. Hence, it is
recommended for PE screening among male attendees to primary health
clinic especially those with hypertension and moderate level of education
Affiliation:
- Klinik Kesihatan Jaya Gading, Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia
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