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September 10, 2025Open Access

The Psychological Impact of Treatment Induced Erectile Dysfunction on Masculinity. A Study of a Group of Black Elderly Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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Erectile dysfunction from prostate cancer treatment adversely impacts the participants’ sense of masculinity, leading to a lower quality of life.
The study involved 20 participants aged 67 to 85 years, emphasizing the significant psychological and physical consequences of treatment-induced erectile dysfunction.
In-depth interviews explored perceptions of masculinity, finding that treatment-induced erectile dysfunction has profound effects on wellbeing among black elderly men.
The findings highlight the necessity for integrated care approaches, linking medical and psychological support to enhance health-related quality of life for patients.

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This exploratory study reveals psychological effects of erectile dysfunction on masculinity in black prostate cancer survivors, highlighting collaboration needs among professionals.

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Nkoana et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This exploratory study reveals psychological effects of erectile dysfunction on masculinity in black prostate cancer survivors, highlighting collaboration needs among professionals.

The Psychological Impact of Treatment Induced Erectile Dysfunction on Masculinity. A Study of a Group of Black Elderly Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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The Psychological Impact of Treatment Induced Erectile Dysfunction on Masculinity. A Study of a Group of Black Elderly Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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