Naslov
Erectile dysfunction in post-traumatic stress disorder patients

Autori
Arbanas, Goran

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Skup
4th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine

Mjesto i datum
Madrid, Španjolska, 19.06.2015. - 21.06.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
PTSD; erectile dysfunction; smoking; depression

Sažetak
Objective. It is known that Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) places people to increased risk of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) due to many reasons. The aim of this study was to determine what biological and psychological factors are correlated to ED in these patients. Material and Methods: 195 patients with PTSD, average age 48.3 (range 35-74) were included in the study. Data on biological determinants of metabolic syndrome were collected. Psychological factors (depression, anxiety, symptoms of PTDS) were assessed by appropriate instruments/questionnaires (e.g. Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, PTSD Checklist). Erectile Function was assessed by two instruments: Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Results: Half of the PTSD patients had ED according to IIEF cutoff score of 25, and 77% of the patients according to ASEX. Patients who had ED had more intensive PTSD symptoms (especially the arousal and avoidance symptoms), higher levels of depression and anxiety. Logistic regression showed that avoidance symptoms of PTSD and depression were the most important for the ED. On the other hand, elements of the metabolic syndrome (lipids, glucose, BMI) and smoking were not correlated to ED. Conclusions: The results showed that in PTSD patients, psychological elements (avoidance symptoms and depression) are more important for the development of ED than biological factors (smoking, lipids, glucose, BMI).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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