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0140/2016 - Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction Oral Drugs Use in a City of Southern Brazil

Author:

• Daniel Vanti Duarte - Vanti Duarte, Daniel - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - <dvduarte@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• María Clara Restrepo-Méndez - Restrepo-Méndez, María Clara - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - <klares7@yahoo.com>
• Mariângela Freitas da Silveira - da Silveira, Mariângela Freitas - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - <maris.sul@terra.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

The last decade has seen a breakthrough in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) with the advent of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. There are few population-based observational studies on the prevalence of use of these drugs. We conducted a cross-sectional population-based study in the city of Pelotas (Brazil). Our sample comprised 1,082 men aged 20 years or older who answered a confidential and self-administered questionnaire. Prevalence of EDD use was 5% (IC95%=4%;7%). ED and advanced age were strongly associated with a higher prevalence of EDD use. ED prevalence in men who used EDD was 68%, which was much higher than the one found in the entire sample (27%). The use of EDD was more frequently reported among separated men, respondents with higher level of education and those without ED. A high proportion of respondents (68%) did not seek medical advice on the use of EDD. Sildenafil was the most commonly used drug (38%) but non-regulated and non-evidence-based drugs were also frequently used (14%). Prevalence of EDD use is higher among individuals with ED, opposing to the notion of recreational use of EDD.

Keywords:

disfunção erétilprevalênciamedicaçãoestudo transversal

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Vanti Duarte, Daniel, Restrepo-Méndez, María Clara, da Silveira, Mariângela Freitas. Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction Oral Drugs Use in a City of Southern Brazil. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/Mar). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/prevalence-of-erectile-dysfunction-oral-drugs-use-in-a-city-of-southern-brazil/15564



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