Clinical Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Male Patients on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 8 (1). pp. 27-35. ISSN 2636 - 9346 (2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is common but not often assessed in the routine clinical care among males on opiate substitute treatment.
Objective: To determine the association between clinical variables and erectile dysfunction (ED) among men on methadone maintenance therapy (MMT).
Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 108 participants who attended the Drug Clinic, Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The instruments used include the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis-I Disorder (SCID-I), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15).
Results: Concurrent heroin abuse was significantly associated with presence of ED (p=0.024). Treatment factors including methadone dose and duration of methadone treatment were not significantly associated with ED.
Conclusion: Education on sexual dysfunction as a potential adverse effect and its association with illicit heroin use should be considered in the doctor-patient consultation to encourage treatment adherence and abstinence from heroin.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Erectile Dysfunction, Methadone Maintenance Therapy |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Medicine > Rehabilitation Medicine |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Adi Azri Mohamad (Sg. Buloh) |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2021 23:39 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Oct 2021 23:39 |
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