Social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction: an explorative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, no attempt has been made to collate literature on the relationship between the social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction. The aim of this explorative review was to assess and compare the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male healthcare workers and males during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A systematic review of major databases from inception to February 2021 was conducted. Prevalence data were extracted, and a random-effects meta-analysis was undertaken.

Outcomes

The pooled prevalence of ED amongst healthcare workers working in COVID-19 specific environments, and non-healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

Of 52 initial studies, six were included for the final analysis. The pooled prevalence of ED

SUBMITTER: Pizzol D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8461150 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature