Factors Associated with Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction in Male Patients with Diabetes Type 2

Background and Psychological issues are of great importance in people with diabetes, so, this study was conducted to determine the association between mental health and sexual function and sexual satisfaction.
In this cross-sectional study, the research population included all males with diabetes type 2 in Kermanshah, Iran 2016. A sample of 330 patients was selected. Data was collected using the Larson Sexual Satisfaction questionnaire, Male Sexual Function Index, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), and a demographic questionnaire.
The mean age of patients was 55.42±9.28. The mean scores for sexual satisfaction and sexual function were 61.67±10.17 and 35.65±19.21, respectively. Sexual satisfaction was at a poor level. The results showed a negative relationship between sexual satisfaction and sexual function and depression, anxiety, and stress (P According to current results, sexual function and sexual satisfaction are associated with psychological factors.