Erectile dysfunction in an urban HIV-positive population.
The International Index of Erectile Function (five-item version) was used to assess the prevalence and risk factors of erectile dysfunction (ED) in an HIV-positive urban population of men. The prevalence of ED was found to be 74%. Age, CD4 count, history of opportunistic infections, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) use, and serum testosterone level were not significantly associated with ED in this study. These results emphasize the high prevalence of ED in HIV-positive men.
Jonathan Lax Center, Philadelphia FIGHT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
Alexander R
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Ende
Vincent
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Lo Re
Mark J
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DiNubile
Karam
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Mounzer
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014505:Urban Population