Anthony Jide Afolayan1, Musa Toyin Yakubu2. 1. Centre for Phytomedicine Research, Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa. Electronic address: Aafolayan@ufh.ac.za. 2. Centre for Phytomedicine Research, Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In Nigeria, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) among patients attending primary care clinics, age-standardized to the U.S. population in 2000 is 57.4%. This is considered high enough to warrant the attention of scientist for critical studies and analysis. The high ED prevalence is associated with etiologies such as psychosexual factors, chronic medical conditions, and some lifestyles. ED constitutes a major public health problem, influencing the patient's well-being and quality of life. It also leads to broken homes and marriages, psychological, social, and physical morbidity. AIM: To give an account of various ED management options in Nigeria. METHOD: Review of peer-reviewed literature, questionnaire, and ethnobotanical survey to some indigenous herb sellers and herbalists. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cross cultural perspectives of ED management in Nigeria. RESULTS: The review suggests that traditional (phytotherapy, zootherapy, and occultism) and nontraditional, orthodox practice (drug therapy, psychological, and behavioral counseling) are applicable to ED management in Nigeria. CONCLUSION: This review should help in creating awareness into various options available for managing ED in the country, but does not recommend self medication of any form, be it the use of orthodox or herbal remedy.
INTRODUCTION: In Nigeria, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) among patients attending primary care clinics, age-standardized to the U.S. population in 2000 is 57.4%. This is considered high enough to warrant the attention of scientist for critical studies and analysis. The high ED prevalence is associated with etiologies such as psychosexual factors, chronic medical conditions, and some lifestyles. ED constitutes a major public health problem, influencing the patient's well-being and quality of life. It also leads to broken homes and marriages, psychological, social, and physical morbidity. AIM: To give an account of various ED management options in Nigeria. METHOD: Review of peer-reviewed literature, questionnaire, and ethnobotanical survey to some indigenous herb sellers and herbalists. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cross cultural perspectives of ED management in Nigeria. RESULTS: The review suggests that traditional (phytotherapy, zootherapy, and occultism) and nontraditional, orthodox practice (drug therapy, psychological, and behavioral counseling) are applicable to ED management in Nigeria. CONCLUSION: This review should help in creating awareness into various options available for managing ED in the country, but does not recommend self medication of any form, be it the use of orthodox or herbal remedy.
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