Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/17468
Citations | ||
Scopus | Web of Science® | Altmetric |
---|---|---|
?
|
?
|
Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Men in Australia Telephone Survey (MATeS): a national survey of the reproductive health and concerns of middle-aged and older Australian men |
Author: | Holden, C. McLachlan, R. Pitts, M. Cumming, R. Wittert, G. Agius, P. Handelsman, D. De Kretser, D. |
Citation: | The Lancet, 2005; 366(9481):218-224 |
Publisher: | Lancet Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 0140-6736 1474-547X |
Statement of Responsibility: | Carol A Holden, Robert I McLachlan, Marian Pitts, Robert Cumming, Gary Wittert, Paul A Agius, David J Handelsman, David M deKretser |
Abstract: | Background The Men in Australia Telephone Survey (MATeS) describes the prevalence of self-reported reproductive health disorders as well as related concerns and health behaviours among middle-aged and older Australian men. Methods A representative sample population (n=5990) of Australian men (≥40 years) was obtained by contacting a random selection of households with unbiased sampling, stratified by age and state. A 20-min computer-assisted telephone interview was done to assess reproductive health and related knowledge and beliefs, sociodemographic factors, general health, and lifestyle factors. Findings A response rate of 78% (5990/7636) was achieved. 34% (1627/4737) of men surveyed reported one or more reproductive health disorder, all of which were most common in the oldest age group. Age-standardised prevalence of significant lower urinary tract symptoms was 16%, erectile dysfunction was 21%, and prostate disease was 14%. About 50% of participants reported having had a prostate cancer test whereas only 30% (300/1012) of men with erectile dysfunction sought medical help. Willingness to seek medical help for erectile dysfunction was related to age and ethnic origin. Although men aged 40–69 years expressed a moderate or high level of concern about prostate cancer and loss of erectile function, concern about reproductive health was less in the oldest age group (≥70 years). Interpretation The high prevalence of reproductive health disorders and associated concerns in middle-aged and older Australian men draws attention to the need to develop appropriate services and education strategies specifically directed to improving reproductive health in these men. |
Keywords: | Humans Prostatic Diseases Urination Disorders Health Surveys Prevalence Attitude to Health Health Behavior Health Status Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Middle Aged Australia Male Erectile Dysfunction |
Description: | Available online 14 July 2005. |
Rights: | Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)66911-5 |
Description (link): | http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/31066/description#description |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(05)66911-5 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Medicine publications |
Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.