ReviewArab journal of urology2012
Erectile dysfunction in Arab countries. Part I: Prevalence and correlates.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- From Oral to Sublingual: A Redefined Avanafil Tablet with a Breakthrough in Bioavailability and First-Pass Metabolism Avoidance.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Article
- The first cross-sectional comparative observational study of sexual dysfunction in Emirati and non-Emirati Parkinson's disease patients (EmPark-SD) in the United Arab Emirates.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
- Sexual dysfunction and its associated factors among patients with heart failure in public hospitals in Gondar town, North and West Gondar, 2024.Reproductive health · 2024Article
- Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors as treatment for erectile dysfunction: a webinar-based poll unveiling perceptions of healthcare professionals.Journal of comparative effectiveness research · 2024Article
- Association between erectile dysfunction and subjective well-being in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes.Diabetology international · 2024Article
- Scoping review of sexual and reproductive healthcare for men in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region: a handful of paradoxes?BMC public health · 2023Article
- Is Arabic Information on YouTube About Erectile Dysfunction Based on Scientific Evidence?Research and reports in urology · 2023Article
- Determinants of adherence to insulin and blood glucose monitoring among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: a qualitative study.F1000Research · 2022Article
- Enhanced external counterpulsation in rehabilitation of erectile dysfunction: a narrative literature review.Vascular health and risk management · 2018Review
- Cognitive behavioral therapy as an adjunct treatment for Pakistani men with ED.International journal of impotence research · 2017Article
- Nanoethosomal transdermal delivery of vardenafil for treatment of erectile dysfunction: optimization, characterization, and in vivo evaluation.Drug design, development and therapy · 2015Article
- Sexual dysfunction in 2013: Advances in epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.Arab journal of urology · 2013Review
- Congenital penile curvature presenting as unconsummated marriage. Repair by 16-dot plication with subjectively reported patient and partner satisfaction.Arab journal of urology · 2012Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo review the contemporary knowledge of local investigations in the Arab countries that were conducted to identify the magnitude of erectile dysfunction (ED) and its correlates among men in this region.
methodsMEDLINE was reviewed for English-language reports from 2000 to 2011 for Arab countries, using the terms 'erectile dysfunction' and 'prevalence'.
resultsIn all, 102 articles were found to be relevant to the review. Unfortunately only a few had a high level of evidence and the remaining studies were not controlled in their design. Several local studies showed that the prevalence of ED was >40% among Arab men. Risk factors and medical comorbidities that negatively affect the cardiovascular system, endothelial function and ultimately erectile function were common in men in Arab countries. For instance, at least five Arab countries are included in the top 10 countries worldwide with a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus. The global statistics showed that other risk factors such as obesity, smoking, hypertension and dyslipidaemia are also very prevalent in Arab countries. This fact can explain the high incidence of both cardiovascular disease and ED among Arab men.
conclusionED is very prevalent among Arab men. Arab countries are among those with the highest prevalence of endothelial dysfunction risk factors, which could explain this high prevalence of ED.
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