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Knowledge of erectile dysfunction and pelvic floor disorders among young adults: a cross-sectional study.

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Citation: Canadian Journal of Urology. 22(2):7715-9, 2015 Apr.PMID: 25891335Institution: MedStar Health Research Institute | MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology/UrogynecologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Comparative Study | Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Erectile Dysfunction/ep [Epidemiology] | *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | *Pelvic Floor Disorders/ep [Epidemiology] | Adult | Age Factors | Cross-Sectional Studies | Educational Status | Erectile Dysfunction/et [Etiology] | Erectile Dysfunction/th [Therapy] | Female | Humans | Male | Pelvic Floor Disorders/et [Etiology] | Pelvic Floor Disorders/th [Therapy] | Prevalence | Surveys and QuestionnairesYear: 2015 ISSN:

1195-9479

Name of journal: The Canadian journal of urologyAbstract: CONCLUSIONS: Despite high education levels, young adults in our study had a worse understanding of POP compared to UI or ED. Women knew more about ED than about POP, a condition that may affect them during their lifetime.INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in aging women is comparable to the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in aging men. The objective of this study was to assess young adults' familiarity with the definition, prevalence, etiology, and treatment of PFD and ED.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Women and men aged 18-40 years completed a validated survey (Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Quiz) to assess knowledge of urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Both groups completed a similar questionnaire created to assess knowledge of ED. Participants were asked to estimate the prevalence of these conditions and to identify their source(s) of knowledge.RESULTS: Of 377 respondents, 65% were female and 35% were male. Respondents underestimated the prevalence of these disorders and were significantly worse at estimating the prevalence of PFD than ED. Men and women had significantly less knowledge of POP (67% +/- 32, compared to ED (83% +/- 20) and UI (82% +/- 22), p < 0.001). Men and women did not differ in their knowledge about UI and POP, but men had significantly more knowledge about ED than women (87% +/- 18 versus 81% +/- 21, p = 0.008). Higher education level and increased age were associated with better knowledge of PFD and ED.All authors: Estep A, Gutman RE, Iglesia CB, Richter LA, Tefera EFiscal year: FY2015Date added to catalog: 2016-05-24

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CONCLUSIONS: Despite high education levels, young adults in our study had a worse understanding of POP compared to UI or ED. Women knew more about ED than about POP, a condition that may affect them during their lifetime.

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in aging women is comparable to the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in aging men. The objective of this study was to assess young adults' familiarity with the definition, prevalence, etiology, and treatment of PFD and ED.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Women and men aged 18-40 years completed a validated survey (Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Quiz) to assess knowledge of urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Both groups completed a similar questionnaire created to assess knowledge of ED. Participants were asked to estimate the prevalence of these conditions and to identify their source(s) of knowledge.

RESULTS: Of 377 respondents, 65% were female and 35% were male. Respondents underestimated the prevalence of these disorders and were significantly worse at estimating the prevalence of PFD than ED. Men and women had significantly less knowledge of POP (67% +/- 32, compared to ED (83% +/- 20) and UI (82% +/- 22), p < 0.001). Men and women did not differ in their knowledge about UI and POP, but men had significantly more knowledge about ED than women (87% +/- 18 versus 81% +/- 21, p = 0.008). Higher education level and increased age were associated with better knowledge of PFD and ED.

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