Prevalence and Predictors of Erectile Dysfunction among Filipino men on Social Media: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Filipino men aged 18 and older through a cross-sectional survey from a larger study validating Random Spontaneous Erection Questionnaires (RSEQs). Methods: A sample of N= 1,463 social media users from various Philippine regions completed the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnairen on an online survey platform. This assessed ED prevalence and severity, alongside demographic data to explore the impact of age, education, civil status, and sexual orientation. Multiple regression was conducted to find predictors of ED among Filipino men. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Results: ED prevalence among Filipino men was 65.9%. Multiple Regression analysis identified age (ß = -.209, t = -4.919, p < .001), civil status (ß = 2.757, t = 2.809, p < .05), and education (ß = .824, t = 2.856, p < .05) as significant predictors of IIEF scores. Variations in ED prevalence were noted across different social and cultural variables. Conclusion: This pioneering study reveals significant ED prevalence among Filipino men, providing essential sociocultural insights for future health interventions and public health planning. The findings emphasize the role of primary care providers, including nurses, in screening and assessing ED in young and middle-aged Filipino men for early management and referral. Further research is needed to explore health-seeking behaviors related to ED in this population.