Prevalence of Use of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs among Youths in Delta State, Nigeria

The aim of this paper was to determine the proportion of youths that make use of erectile dysfunction drugs and explore the relationship between their use and risky sexual behaviors. A pre tested self –completion questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 400 men aged 18 to 40 years. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction drug use was 24.3%. Current users 16.3%. Sildenafil was the most commonly used EDD (92.8%). Among users, 51.5 % had multiple sexual partners and 69.1 % admitted using stimulants. Age, sexual habits, use of stimulants were all significantly associated with use of erectile dysfunction drugs. Headache and priapism were the most common side effects. Use of EDD should be discouraged among youths in view of the potential side effects and associated risks