Hubungan Lanjut Usia Dengan Kejadian Disfungsi Ereksi di Poliklinik Geriatri RSUD Dr.Moewardi Surakarta

Abstract

Background: Aging is a natural process of gradual disappearance of the tissue's ability to repair itself and maintain its normal structure and function. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain a sufficient erection to achieve satisfaction. In line with aging, the sexual function of men will decrease. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between elderly and erectile dysfunction.

Methods: This was an observational study using cross sectional approach. The study was conducted at Geriatric Policlinic RSUD Dr.Moewardi Surakarta. Samples were elderly men who met the inclusion criteria which was set by the writer. 30 males were chosen to participate in the study. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and an interview. Data analyzed by Lambda correlation test.

Results: Most patients with erectile dysfunction samples were elderly category (60-74 years) as many as 22 people (73.33%). Lambda correlation test showed no correlation of 0.000 indicates that there is a very weak relationship between elderly and the incidence of erectile dysfunction.

Conclusions: Based on this study, it can be concluded that there was a very weak relationship between elderly and the incidence of erectile dysfunction.

Keywords: Elderly, erectile dysfunction.