Factors associated with anxiety and depression in patients with erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychology

Research

Haiyan Zhu¹  Xun Zhou²  Yang Xiao²  Tongjin Xie²  Jianfu Yang²  Jinsong Long²  Mohan Yang²  Jingxuan Peng³ 

[1] Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China;Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China;Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China;

关键词: Depression;    Anxiety;    Erectile dysfunction;    SAS;    SDS;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40359-023-01074-w

 received in 2022-11-03, accepted in 2023-02-02,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundFew studies have investigated factors associated with anxiety and depression among patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). This study aimed to investigate associated factors and the prevalence of anxiety and depression in this special group in China.MethodsData from 511 patients with ED aged 18–60 years were collected between July 2021 and April 2022. The 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were used to evaluate erectile function, anxiety and depression, respectively. Univariate analysis and multivariate linear regression analyses were used to explore the associated factors of depression and anxiety.ResultsThe prevalence of anxiety and depression among ED patients was 38.16% and 64.97%, respectively. The mean anxiety index score was 47.37 ± 6.69 points, and the mean depression index was 54.72 ± 9.10 points. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that worse ED, low education level, and smoking were positively associated with increased risk of anxiety and depression. In addition, younger age, longer onset time, and irregular sleep were positively associated with high risk of anxiety, and irregular exercise was associated with severe depression.ConclusionsThe prevalence of depression and anxiety in ED patients is high, and the severity of ED, age, education level, smoking, onset time, regular sleep, and exercise were associated with anxiety or depression. Reversible risk factors should be avoided and individualized psychological support services are necessary for ED patients.

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