The Weekend Drug; Recreational Use of Sildenafil Citrate and Concomitant Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Beza Tefera Kebede, Biruktawit Shewafera Birhanu, Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu, Wudneh Simegn Belay, Chilot Abiyu Demeke

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Abstract

Background: Men who use erectile dysfunction medications for recreational purposes may be at increased risk of becoming psychologically dependent, which in turn could lead to psychogenic-based erectile dysfunction symptoms. Sildenafil has become one of the most commonly prescribed and abused drugs available today. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the utilization pattern and associated factors of sildenafil citrate among its users visiting community pharmacies in Gondar, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 20, 2017 to May 10, 2017, among male clients who visited community pharmacies in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from Sildenafil users older than 18 years, that started using the drug (Sildenafil) for at least 6 months before the data collection period. A regression analysis was conducted to determine the association between study variables, and a P-value of
Original languageEnglish
Article number665247
JournalFrontiers in Medicine
Volume8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Aug 2021
Externally publishedYes

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