title: Self-esteem and depression in men who present with erectile dysfunction.
abstract: Erectile dysfunction always has a psychologic component in addition to the underlying physical cause. The extent of depression and reduced self-esteem in patients who present with erectile dysfunction are explored in this study. Suggestions are given for how urologic nurses can overcome patients' fears and concerns.
authors.affiliation: Associate Health Clinic, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Intili
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012649:Self Concept; D012752:Shame