Hubungan Antara Konsumsi Minuman Beralkohol Dengan Terjadinya Disfungsi Ereksi Di Komunitas Pasar Tradisional Bersehati Manado Tahun 2023

Abstract

Background: The habit of consuming alcohol has reached 43% of the world's population and has caused the deaths of more than 3 million people or 5.6% of all deaths. In fact, deaths will continue to increase every year along with the increase in the number of drinkers. The habit of consuming alcoholic drinks is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. Objective: This research is to determine the effect of consuming alcoholic drinks on erectile dysfunction in men. Methods: This research is a type of analytical survey research with a cross sectional approach. Erectile function can be assessed using the IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaire. Results: The results of this research show that out of 100 men, 77% of them consumed alcoholic drinks, 73% experienced erectile dysfunction, and the highest degree of erectile dysfunction was mild dysfunction, i.e. 38%. A significant relationship was found p-value < 4,95 ^ 10^-7 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: From the results of this study it can be concluded that men who consume alcoholic drinks can have a significant effect on the occurrence of erectile dysfunction.