Abstract

Analysis of the connection of socioeconomic status (SES) and modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) as well as the evaluation of their influence on the presence of ED in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). 808 patients with the mean age of 59,61±9,43 and recognized CAD were recruited for the study. An own questionnaire as well as the IIEF5 were used for assessment. The own questionnaire included questions about the socioeconomic situation such as marital status (married, single), education (basic, vocational, secondary, higher), net income per capita in family per month – as percentage of the mean pension in industry in the year 2015 (<34,7%, >34,7% <69,41%, >69,41% <104,12%, >104,12%)and the character of work (physical, intellectual, decision-making position –managing). Furthermore the questionnaire included questions regarding the presence of modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction. The analysis of the presence of modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction included tobacco smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, inadequate body weight (overweight and obesity) as well as a sedentary lifestyle (low intensity of health-promoting physical activity).

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