Relationship Between Depression Levels And Erectile Dysfunction In The Male Sex Male Community In Surakarta
July 2023
in “
Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana
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Studysummary This study in Surakarta found no significant correlation between the level of depression and erectile dysfunction among homosexual men, but observed a negative correlation between erectile dysfunction and frequency of sexual intercourse, with less frequent intercourse linked to more erectile dysfunction.
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The study investigated the relationship between depression levels and erectile dysfunction among 41 homosexual men in Surakarta, aged 20-50. Using the PHQ-9 for depression and the IIEF for erectile function, the study found no significant correlation between depression levels and erectile dysfunction (r=0.158, p=0.323). However, a significant negative correlation was found between the frequency of sexual intercourse and erectile dysfunction (r= -0.389, p=0.012), indicating that less frequent intercourse is associated with a higher likelihood of erectile dysfunction.
