SynthesisJournal of endocrinological investigation2022
Social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction: an explorative review.
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- Association between COVID-19 and sexual health: an umbrella review.Annals of medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Using the International Index of Erectile Function-15 in Comparative Analysis Between Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Pudendal Nerve and Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction After COVID-19.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Update on andrological effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19: An overview review.Andrology · 2025Review
- The effects of non-andrological medications on erectile dysfunction: a large single-center retrospective study.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2023Article
- The Impact of Loosening COVID-19 Restrictions and Live-in Partner Status on Sexual and Mental Health in a Canadian Sample.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2023Article
- Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation: a continuum movens supporting couple sexual dysfunction.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2022Review
- Impact of COVID-19 on male urogenital health: Success of vaccines.Drug discovery today · 2022Review
- Relationship between hyperuricemia with deposition and sexual dysfunction in males and females.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2022Review
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19 authors at 12 institutions in 8 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundTo date, no attempt has been made to collate literature on the relationship between the social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction. The aim of this explorative review was to assess and compare the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male healthcare workers and males during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsA systematic review of major databases from inception to February 2021 was conducted. Prevalence data were extracted, and a random-effects meta-analysis was undertaken. OUTCOMES: The pooled prevalence of ED amongst healthcare workers working in COVID-19 specific environments, and non-healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
resultsOf 52 initial studies, six were included for the final analysis. The pooled prevalence of ED in healthcare workers working in a COVID-19 environment was 63.6% (95% CI 20.3-92.3%), and in non-healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was 31.9% (95% CI 19.5-47.6%).
conclusionThe prevalence of ED in healthcare workers working in COVID-19 environments was higher than representative samples and is of concern. Sexual health (and by extension, overall health), should be a priority when considering ways to care for this population. Considering the social environmental impact of COVID-19 on sexual health and in particular on ED, it is important to provide adequate psychological support systems and to promote quality of life with particular attention to sexual health.
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