ISSN: 2167-0250
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
 Research Article   
								
																Erectile Dysfunction and Associated Factors among Diabetes Mellitus Men at North East Amhara Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals 
																Author(s): Addisu Getie*             
								
																
						 Background: Erectile dysfunction among diabetic patients ranges from 20%-90% and is the most neglected problem. It can affect all aspects of client life, including physical, emotional, social, sexual and relationships. Little has been studied in developing countries like Ethiopia; therefore, this study assesses the proportion of erectile dysfunction and associated factors among men with diabetes mellitus in north east Amhara comprehensive specialized hospitals.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was used from July to August 2023. A total of 361 participants were selected using the systematic random sampling method. The data were collected using pretested intervieweradministered questionnaires. The study tool for the outcome variable was checked for reliability using the Cronbach alpha test (0.7). The data were entered int.. View More»