The Impact of Erectile Dysfunction on Husband’s and Wife’s Quality of life: A Study on Malaysia
Keywords:
Couples, Erectile dysfunction Malaysia, Quality of lifeAbstract
It has been hypothesized that the quality of life for men who suffer from ED is lower than that of men who do not suffer from ED. Men with ED also have a negative effect on their female partners’ quality of life, who may have problems in their relationships and a decline in their level of happiness in their partnership. This research investigates these two hypotheses in the context of Malaysia. We employed Ferrans and Power's Quality Of Life Index to assess the life qualities of the husband and wife among the study participants. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is used to determine the level of erectile dysfunction. The data estimation suggested that erectile dysfunction has significant negative impacts on the life quality index of both husband and wife. Even though ED is not a deadly illness, the findings of this research show that improved management and availability of effective ED treatments are needed to assist reduce the intimacy cost of this condition. These results also highlight the need for increased knowledge about ED, a better grasp of the various treatment choices, and a greater comprehension of the physical and mental cost that ED may put on men and their relationships.
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