Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and Quality of Life among Male with Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review

Authors

  • Jheffany Yazid Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Suzana Yusof Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad Sharoni Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Angga Wilandika Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6336

Keywords:

Prevalence, Quality of life, Erectile Dysfunction, Male, Diabetes

Abstract

This systematic review examines the prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL) among males with diabetes. Following PRISMA guidelines, literature from 2018 to 2024 was analyzed, with 11 relevant studies selected from 172 screened articles. The quality of each study was appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist, yielding a combined sample size of 3,928 diabetes males. Findings show an ED prevalence range of 28.1% to 94.7%, with ED contributing to lower self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and psychological distress, significantly impacting QoL. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve the QoL of diabetes males in Malaysia.

Author Biographies

Jheffany Yazid , Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Suzana Yusof , Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad Sharoni , Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA,42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Angga Wilandika , Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia

Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia

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2025-01-30

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Yazid , J., Yusof , S., Ahmad Sharoni , S. K., & Wilandika , A. (2025). Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and Quality of Life among Male with Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review . Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(31), 215–222. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6336

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