The effect of erectile dysfunction on quality of life in male kidney transplant recipients. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Wei-Gang Wang: Second Department of Urology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China

2. Ping Li: Department of Rheumatology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China

3. Yi-Shu Wang: Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China

4. Gang Wang: Second Department of Urology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China

5. Yuan-Tao Wang: Second Department of Urology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China

6. Hong-Lan Zhou: Second Department of Urology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Chin

Abstract:

Objective: To assess how erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the quality of life in male kidney transplant recipients. Methods: We randomly selected 150 cases of married male kidney transplant recipients. Using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) Questionnaire, we divided our research subjects into ED group (n=63) and non-ED group (n = 87). The Short-Form health survey (SF-36) was used to evaluate the quality of life of the recipients. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was used to compare the mental health status of the two groups. Results: No significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed between the ED and non-ED groups in physical functioning (PF), role-physical (RP), or bodily pain (BP). However, the ED group exhibited a lower score (P P Conclusion: Erectile dysfunction is an important factor in the quality of life of male kidney transplant recipients.

Page(s): 361-365

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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