Social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction: an explorative review
- Autori: Pizzol, D.; Shin, J.I.; Trott, M.; Ilie, P.-C.; Ippoliti, S.; Carrie, A.M.; Ghayda, R.A.; Lozano, J.M.O.; Muyor, J.M.; Butler, L.; McDermott, D.T.; Barnett, Y.; Markovic, L.; Grabovac, I.; Koyanagi, A.; Soysal, P.; Tully, M.A.; Veronese, N.; Smith, L.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2021
- Tipologia: Review essay (rassegna critica)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/537058
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 in healthcare workers working in a COVID-19 environment was 63.6% (95% CI 20.3–92.3%), and in non-healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was 31.9% (95% CI 19.5–47.6%). Conclusion: The prevalence of ED in healthcare workers working in COVID-19 environments was higher than representative samples and is of concern. Sexual health (and by extension, overall health), should be a priority when considering ways to care for this population. Considering the social environmental impact of COVID-19 on sexual health and in particular on ED, it is important to provide adequate psychological support systems and to promote quality of life with particular attention to sexual health. © 2021, Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE).