Prevalence and Predictors of Erectile Dysfunction among Filipino men: A cross-sectional study

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Abstract Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) among Filipino men 18 years and older using a cross-sectional survey design.Methods: A sample of N = 1, 246 men was recruited from multiple regions across the Philippines using social media platform. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire was administered to assess the degree of ED. Additional demographic data were collected to evaluate the impact of variables such as age, educational level, civil status, and sexual orientation on the prevalence of ED.Results: The overall prevalence of ED among Filipino men was found to be 78.8%. Age is an independent significant predictor (ß= .289, t = 6.65, p < .001), with young adult men aged 18–39 showing a higher prevalence (45.3%) compared with middle-aged, 40–64 years (26.3%). Factors such as age, educational level, and civil status were also significantly associated with higher rates of ED. Interestingly, social and cultural variables, such as marital status and educational level, showed varying influences on the prevalence rates.Conclusions: This study is one of the first comprehensive investigations into the prevalence of ED among Filipino men. The findings not only fill a critical gap in the existing literature but also offer sociocultural insights that may be crucial for future interventions and public health planning. The primary care providers are at the best position to screen and assess young and middle-aged Filipino men for ED to prompt early management and timely referral. Further studies are needed to investigate the facilitators and barriers of health-seeking behaviors among Filipino men concerning ED.