Prevalence and associated factors of premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in young, single men who have sex with men in Lima, Peru.

Background: While there is literature on erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) in men, conclusive evidence regarding these sexual health issues and potential associated factors in the young, single men who have sex with men (MSM) population is lacking. Aim: The study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with PE and ED in young single MSM in the capital of Peru. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study in MSM using an online questionnaire. The presence of ED and PE was assessed using the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function and 5-item Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool questionnaires, respectively. In addition, their association with personal, physical health, and sexual behavior variables was evaluated. Prevalence ratios (PRs) were estimated through regression models. Outcomes: Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction in MSM. Results: Of 315 participants, most were between 20 to 29 years of age (71.8%), 43.5% identified as homosexual, 59.1% had between 2 and 5 sexual partners, and 40.6% reported that the duration of their sexual relationship was between 1 and 12 months. The prevalence of ED was 53.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 47.66%-58.95%), and PE was present in 8.3% (95% CI, 5.46%-11.86%). Factors associated with a higher prevalence of ED were having between 6 and 9 sexual partners (PR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.05-2.11) and having a sexual relationship lasting 13 to 24 months (PR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.50-0.98). Furthermore, for each additional year from the onset of the first sexual encounter with another man, the prevalence of PE increased by 7% (PR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.02-1.13). Clinical Implications: These findings suggest that there is a relationship between an increased number of sexual partners and a higher prevalence of ED. It also suggests that relationships that last for some time may have a protective effect against ED. Strengths and Limitations: Strengths include the use of validated instruments, adequate sample size, robust multivariate analysis, and being one of the few studies in Latin America assessing PE and ED in the MSM population. Limitations include the cross-sectional design, nonprobability sampling, and access to participants. Conclusion: Having more sexual partners is associated with increased ED, while relationships lasting 13 to 24 months are associated with decreased ED. Each additional year from the onset of the first sexual relationship increases the prevalence of PE. These findings can guide the design of health policies and programs tailored to the MSM community to enhance their well-being and sexual quality of life.

Factors associated with the non-use of health services in LGBTI people from Peru. / Factores asociados a la no utilización de servicios de salud en personas LGBTI de Perú.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with the non-use of health services in a sample of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex population of Peru. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analytical cross-sectional study, analysis of secondary data from the First LGBTI Survey of Peru. Those who suffered from a medical condition during the last twelve months and had to receive medical attention were considered a variable of interest. Crude prevalence ratios (PRc) and adjusted (PRa), with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated using Poisson regressions with robust variance. Three models were developed, adjusted to variables grouped according to sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersexuality. RESULTS: 55.4% were male at birth, the median age was 25 years (IR: 21-30). 16% stated that they had not sought medical attention. The three models presented a negative association in having suffered a chronic disease, infectious, contagious diseases, and mental illness and those who expressed their orientation openly. Not being respected for the gender they identified with was related to not using the services in model 3. Models 1 and 3 included a positive association with not being respected with the gender identified. CONCLUSION: Suffering from a mental illness, an infectious contagious disease, a chronic disease, and not being treated with respect according to their gender identity are factors associated with the non-use of health services.

OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores asociados a la no utilización de servicios de salud en una muestra de la población de lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, transgénero e intersexuales (LGBTI) de Perú. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal analítico, análisis de datos secundarios de la Primera Encuesta LGBTI de Perú. Se tomó como variable de interés a las personas que tuvieron alguna enfermedad durante los últimos doce meses y que tuvieron que recibir atención médica. Se calcularon razones de prevalencias crudas (RPc) y ajustadas (RPa), con intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC   95%), usando regresiones de Poisson con varianza robusta. Se desarrollaron tres modelos, ajustados a variables agrupadas en correspondencia con la orientación sexual, identidad de género e intersexualidad, respectivamente. RESULTADOS: El 55,4% fueron registrados como varones al nacer, la mediana de la edad fue 25 años (Rango intercuartil: 21-30). El 16% manifestó no haber buscado atención médica. Los tres modelos presentaron una asociación negativa respecto de padecer una enfermedad crónica, enfermedad infectocontagiosa, enfermedad mental y en quienes expresaban su orientación abiertamente. El no ser respetados por el género con el que se identificaban estuvo relacionado a no usar los servicios en el modelo 3. Los modelos 1 y 3, incluyeron una asociación positiva con no ser respetados con el género que se identifica. CONCLUSIÓN: Padecer de alguna enfermedad mental, una enfermedad infectocontagiosa y una enfermedad crónica además de no ser tratado con respeto según el género con el que se identifica son factores asociados a la no utilización de los servicios de salud.

Factores asociados a la no utilización de servicios de salud en personas LGBTI de Perú

Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados a la no utilización de servicios de salud en una muestra de la población de lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, transgénero e intersexuales (LGBTI) de Perú. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal analítico, análisis de datos secundarios de la Primera Encuesta LGBTI de Perú. Se tomó como variable de interés a las personas que tuvieron alguna enfermedad durante los últimos doce meses y que tuvieron que recibir atención médica. Se calcularon razones de prevalencias crudas (RPc) y ajustadas (RPa), con intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC 95%), usando regresiones de Poisson con varianza robusta. Se desarrollaron tres modelos, ajustados a variables agrupadas en correspondencia con la orientación sexual, identidad de género e intersexualidad, respectivamente. Resultados: El 55,4% fueron registrados como varones al nacer, la mediana de la edad fue 25 años (Rango intercuartil: 21-30). El 16% manifestó no haber buscado atención médica. Los tres modelos presentaron una asociación negativa respecto de padecer una enfermedad crónica, enfermedad infectocontagiosa, enfermedad mental y en quienes expresaban su orientación abiertamente. El no ser respetados por el género con el que se identificaban estuvo relacionado a no usar los servicios en el modelo 3. Los modelos 1 y 3, incluyeron una asociación positiva con no ser respetados con el género que se identifica. Conclusión: Padecer de alguna enfermedad mental, una enfermedad infectocontagiosa y una enfermedad crónica además de no ser tratado con respeto según el género con el que se identifica son factores asociados a la no utilización de los servicios de salud.

Objective: To determine the factors associated with the non-use of health services in a sample of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex population of Peru. Materials and methods: Analytical cross-sectional study, analysis of secondary data from the First LGBTI Survey of Peru. Those who suffered from a medical condition during the last twelve months and had to receive medical attention were considered a variable of interest. Crude prevalence ratios (PRc) and adjusted (PRa), with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated using Poisson regressions with robust variance. Three models were developed, adjusted to variables grouped according to sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersexuality. Results: 55.4% were male at birth, the median age was 25 years (IR: 21-30). 16% stated that they had not sought medical attention. The three models presented a negative association in having suffered a chronic disease, infectious, contagious diseases, and mental illness and those who expressed their orientation openly. Not being respected for the gender they identified with was related to not using the services in model 3. Models 1 and 3 included a positive association with not being respected with the gender identified. Conclusion: Suffering from a mental illness, an infectious contagious disease, a chronic disease, and not being treated with respect according to their gender identity are factors associated with the non-use of health services.