Sexual dysfunction in male patients on dialysis: Assessment with the International Index of Erectile Function

The Voices of Black South African Men on Renal Dialysis at a Tertiary Hospital: A Phenomenological Inquiry

“…Apart from commonly reported challenges such as having to be dependent on dialysis, physical and psychological health problems, and financial constraints ( Bruce et al, 2009 ; Hashemi et al., 2018 ), men have also been identified to also experience intimate relationship problems ( Edey, 2017 ). Most reported are sexual problems ranging from low sex drive, erectile problems, orgasm difficulties, and infertility ( Aleksaite et al, 2019 ; Kidney Health Australia, 2016 ). Some of the ensuing sexual problems could compromise the affected men’s sense of manhood ( Bailey et al, 2018 ), leading to a number of psychosocial problems ( Courts & Boyette, 1998 ; Davison et al, 2015 ).…”