Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Epidemiology and Health System Journal 2980-7891 11 3 2024 11 12 Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at an Endocrine Clinic in Hamadan, Iran 166 168 10.34172/ehsj.26202 EN Shafagh Asadi https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4391-7893 Mohammad Ahmadpanah https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2908-2460 Ali Reza Soltanian https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7483-3502 Shiva Borzouei https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6826-9872 Journal Article 10.34172/ehsj.26202 2024 06 01 2024 10 22 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder associated with severe medical consequences such as mental illness and sexual dysfunction in adults. In this cross-sectional study, 283 patients with type 2 diabetes, aged 20 to 70 and married, were selected in 2022-2023. Women’s sexual function was evaluated with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and men’s sexual function was evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Based on the results, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women. The mean age of the patients was 48.13±8.90 years. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among men and women was 100% and 66.2%, respectively. A negative correlation was observed between sexual dysfunction and age in women (P=0.043) and men (P<0.001) and a negative relationship was also found between sexual dysfunction and the duration of diabetes in men (P=0.026). Sexual dysfunction is widespread among women and men with diabetes, and due to its adverse effect on the quality of life and marital relationships, it should be taken into consideration.