Prevalence and correlates of sexual health disorders among adult men in a rural area of North India: An observational study
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Authors
Singh, Arvind Kumar
Kant, Shashi
Abdulkader, Rizwan Suliankatchi
Lohiya, Ayush
Silan, Vijay
Nongkynrih, Baridalyne
Misra, Puneet
Rai, Sanjay Kumar
Issue Date
2018-06
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
India , Prevalence , Rural , Sexual Health Disorders
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Abstract
Background and Objectives:
Sexual health disorders are an important but less researched public health issue in India. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of sexual health disorders and their associated factors among adult men in a rural community of Haryana, India.
Materials and Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among adult men aged 18–60 years using a multistage stratified random sampling. Information pertaining to sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and sexual practices, and self-reported sexual problems were collected. Sexual health disorders were defined based on International Statistical Classification of Diseases-10 classification of mental and behavioral disorders. Step-wise logistic regression was carried out to identify factors independently associated with sexual disorders.
Results:
At least one sexual health disorder was reported by 81% of the men. The most commonly reported disorder was self-perceived defect in semen (64.4%), followed by loss of libido (21%), masturbation guilt (20.8%), erectile dysfunction (5%), and premature ejaculation (4.6%). Factors significantly associated with sexual health disorders among all men were being never married (odds ratio = 2.04; 95% confidence interval: 1.51, 2.77), smoking (1.57; 1.16, 2.14), cannabis use (4.20; 1.68, 10.48), diabetes (2.40; 1.22, 4.73), and hypertension (3.17; 1.12, 8.92).
Interpretation and Conclusions:
A high burden of sexual health disorders was identified among the rural men. Wider recognition of this issue is needed among the health-care providers and policymakers.
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Citation
Singh, A. K., Kant, S., Abdulkader, R. S., Lohiya, A., Silan, V., Nongkynrih, B., Misra, P., & Rai, S. K. (2018). Prevalence and correlates of sexual health disorders among adult men in a rural area of North India: An observational study. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 7(3), 515–521. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_348_17
Publisher
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care