Okey-Ewurum, I. G.Amadi, A. N.Nwoke, E. A.Amadi, C. O. A.Ibe, S. N. O.Iwuoha, G.Azuamah, Y. C.2026-06-042026-06-042020Okey-Ewurum, I. G., Amadi, A. N., Nwoke, E. A., Amadi, C. O. A., Ibe, S. N. O., Iwuoha, G. & Azuamah, Y. C. (2020). Socio-demographic factors associated with erectile dysfunction among men in Port-Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, 5(3), 358-3642455-7587www.ijshr.comhttps://repository.futo.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14562/2803This article contains figures and tableErectile dysfunction is a health problem that involves the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection. The objective of this study was to investigate the socio-demographic factors associated with erectile dysfunction among men. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in Port-Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. The multi stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents and an informed consent was obtained from all the participants. A well-structured questionnaire was given to each respondent to fill out. A total of 330 males with a mean age of 48±2.3 participated in the study. Results showed that 210 (63.64%) respondents reported erectile dysfunction. The distribution of erectile dysfunction according to age was 21-30, 13(3.94%); 31-40, 19 (5.76%); 41-50, 37 (11.20%); 51-60, 48 (14.55%); 61-70, 45 (13.64%); and above 70, 48 (14.55%). The employment status of the respondents was 9 (2.73%) respondents who were peasants; civil servants were 12 (3.64%); private sector, 44 (13.33%); self-employed, 106 (32.12%); others were 39 (11.82%). Data analysis with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 using the chi-square test at 0.05 level of significance showed that erectile dysfunction was significantly associated with age (P<0.05), education level (P<0.05), and employment status (P<0.05). In conclusion, majority of the respondents reported that they have erectile dysfunction. Age, educational level and employment status were all found to have a significant association with erectile dysfunction. Health education and public enlightenment was recommended to educate men on erectile dysfunction and its risk factors.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 InternationalErectile dysfunctionimpotenceageeducationemployment statusDepartment of Public HealthArticle