Biopsychosocial Factors on Infertility among Men in Surakarta, Central Java

Indonesian Journal of Medicine

卷:3

Uki Retno Budihastuti¹  Devita Agustina²  Bhisma Murti² 

[1] Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta;

[2] Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret;

关键词: infertility;    male;    smoking;    body mass index;    occupational radiation exposure;    path analysis;   

DOI  :  10.26911/theijmed.2018.03.01.02

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: Impaired fertility affects 7–17% of all couples. Isolated male factor infertility mayoccur in 20% of all infertile couples. One recent study demonstrated a high rate of erectiledysfunction, depressive symptoms, and dysfunctional sexual relationships among male partners ofinfertile couples. This study aimed to examine the biopsychosocial factors on infertility among menin Surakarta, Central Java.Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Sekar Clinic (InfertilityClinic), Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Central Java, from January to May 2018. A sample of120 men was selected by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was infertility. Theindependent variables were age, body mass index (BMI), smoking, occupational radiationexposure, stress, and physical activity. Data on infertility were obtained from medical record. Theother variables were measured by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by path analysis run onStata 13.Results: Male infertility was directly and positively associated with age ≥40 years (b=1.45; 95%CI= 0.34 to 2.49; p=0.010), BMI ≥25 (b=0.98; 95% CI= -0.95 to 2.05; p=0.074), smoking (b=0.98;95% CI= 0.57 to 1.91; p= 0.037), occupational radiation exposure (b=1.63; 95% CI= 0.52 to 2.75;p=0.004), and lack of physical activity (b=1.11; 95% CI= 0.13 to 2.09; p=0.027). Male infertilitywas indirectly associated with stress.Conclusion: Male infertility is directly and positively associated with age ≥40 years, BMI ≥25,smoking, occupational radiation exposure, and lack of physical activity. Male infertility is indirectlyassociated with stress.Keywords: infertility, male, smoking, body mass index, occupational radiation exposure, pathanalysisCorrespondence:Devita Agustina. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36 A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [e-mail]

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