Prevalence and Reasons for the Absence of Vaginal Intercourse in Chinese Middle-Aged and Elderly Men.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the global population ages, research on the health of middle-aged and elderly men has intensified.

Aim

To report a paucity of data on the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors associated with lack of vaginal intercourse in middle-aged and elderly Chinese men.

Methods

Between January, 2018, and May, 2020, 6,096 men aged 40-90 years old who reside in mainland China were included in the community-based study. Validated scales related to erectile dysfunction (EHS and IIEF-5) and late-onset hypogonadism (ADAM and AMS), and in-person interview method were used to collect data. Multivariable analysis was performed to examine the risk factors associated with the absence of intercourse.

Outcomes

Prevalence estimate of no current vaginal intercourse and

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177884 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature