Background Although premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction, its relevant parameters have not been adequately studied in large community-based samples. Objective To examine the diagnostic utility of two self-report questions based on the DSM-IV-TR definition of PE and to investigate the relationship between self-identified PE, sexual functioning, and sexual satisfaction in men. Methods An Internet survey of general health and aspects of sexual functioning and satisfaction was conducted in 2056 males. Subjects were classified as having “probable” or “possible” PE, or as “non-PE” by survey responses. Results A total of 1158 men met the selection criteria (sexually active in a stable heterosexual relationship), and 189 (16.3%) were classified as having probable PE by reporting they ejaculated before they wished and indicating it was “very much” or “somewhat” a problem. Another 188 (16.2%) men reported ejaculating before they wished but rated their distress lower and were classified as having possible PE. Compared to non-PE men, those with probable and possible PE reported significantly worse sexual functioning in 6 of 8 study measures. Concern about partner satisfaction was high in all groups. The importance of ejaculatory control and the ability to have intercourse for the desired time was significantly higher in men with PE as compared to non-PE men (P < 0.01). Conclusions PE was a common problem, was characterized by a lack of ejaculatory control, and was associated with significant effects on sexual functioning and satisfaction. Additional research on the sensitivity and specificity of these self-report questions should be pursued.

Background: This study explored the degree of views towards supportive workplace policies among employees during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its association with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Hong Kong. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1049 employees using online self-administered questionnaire. Views on workplace policies were measured in term of agreement on its comprehensiveness, timeliness and transparency whereas HRQoL was measured using EQ-5D-5L Hong Kong version. Univariate estimates on the impact of HRQoL from views of measures in workplace was done. Qualitative comments on the suggestions to strengthen workplace measures were collected and presented descriptively. Results: Of 1048 respondents, 16% reported that no workplace measures nor guidelines were existed in their company related to the COVID-19 pandemics. Those who reported having workplace policy were not satisfied with the arrangement in term of comprehensiveness (36%), timeliness (38%), and transparency (63%). Regarding to the policy measure, only 68% respondents reported that their workplace supplied face masks to them. The health index was 0897, which was lower than the norm of 0.924. 64% of respondents reported having a health problem in at least 1 of 5 dimension of EQ-5D-5L with the highest proportion of having problem in anxiety/depression (55%). In addition, the workplace policy and measure had a direct effect of 0.131 on health outcome. Perception of infection risk had a direct effect of 0.218 on health outcome and partly mediated the relationship between workplace policy and measure and health outcome (0.066). Conclusion: The study highlighted the workplace policy and measure is an important mean to minimize infection risk at workplace so as to reduce tremendous stress and health outcome caused by a COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace measures related to COVID-19 pandemic should be further strengthen to mitigate the risk of infection and protect employee’s health.

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two groups self-reported sexual functioning . Additionally, results will include comparisons over time within and between the two groups and correlations between questionnaires responses and the NPT and color Doppler.CONCLUSIONS: There are marked differences between men presenting with PC and those presenting with primary ED. Sexual function as measured by NPT, color Doppler and questionnaire data will be discussed.

THE JOURNAL OF UROLOGY® U.S. men aged 45-75. Items were selected for assessing both response and bother aspects of sexual function. Participants for the study were selected based on random digit-dialing methodology.RESULTS: Significant, positive correlations were observed (r = 0.48-0.85) between individual item bother scores and overall distress associated with sexual dysfunction. Interdomain correlations were also highly significant in the expected direction. Based on results obtained in the validation sample, 40.9% reported difficulty achieving or maintaining erection; 34.3% reported delayed or absent ejaculation; 21.2% had premature ejaculation on some or most occasions, 16.8% had orgasm without ejaculation on occasion, and 5.4% had pain during ejaculation. Bother scores indicated moderate to higb levels of bother with most sexual symptoms. A new profiling method (sexual function profile) was developed for graphic display of both sexual function and bother scores for individual patients.CONCLUSIONS: The Male Sexual Function Scale is a brief new screening tool for assessing male sexual function in clinical and research settings. It is suitable for use in both primary care and urology practice settings, and for evaluation of sexual function following pelvic surgery or with chronic illness or medications.