Table 5.
Predictors of any ICD-10 diagnosis of sexual dysfunction in men
| Predictors | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted odds ratio*(95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic predictors | ||
| Age | 1.01 (0.99 to 1.03) | - |
| White ethnic origin | 0.65 (0.40 to 1.07) | 0.58 (0.34 to 0.98) |
| Employed | 0.53 (0.33 to 0.85) | 0.49 (0.30 to 0.79) |
| Sexuality: | ||
| Entirely heterosexual | 1.00 | - |
| Bisexual to some degree | 3.27 (1.38 to 7.76) | 3.37 (1.39 to 8.16) |
| Predominately homosexual | 1.73 9(0.82 to 3.66) | - |
| Cohabiting | 0.94 (0.60 to 1.47) | - |
| Practice record data | ||
| No of prescribed drugs affecting sexual function12 | 1.25 (0.92 to 1.71) | - |
| No of all drugs prescribed | 1.02 (0.90 to 1.20) | - |
| Records entry on sexual function | 2.68 (0.82 to 8.75) | - |
| Records entry on sexual health | 0.80 (0.29 to 2.20) | - |
| Records entry on mental health | 1.00 (0.49 to 2.03) | - |
| Total consultation rate | 1.03 (1.00 to 1.06) | 1.03 (1.00 to 1.07) |
| Clinical information | ||
| SF-12 physical score | 0.96 (0.93 to 0.98) | 0.96 (0.93 to 0.98) |
| Above general health questionnaire threshold | 1.71 (1.08 to 2.69) | - |
| Above CAGE questionnaire threshold | 0.86 (0.53 to 1.39) | - |
| Childhood sexual abuse score | 1.01 (0.85 to 1.20) | - |
| Cigarette smoker | 1.22 (0.77 to 1.95) | - |
| Ever sought help from general practitioner on sexual matters | 0.59 (0.35 to 0.99) | - |
| Dissatisfaction with sex life | 2.30 (1.44 to 3.65) | 2.04 (1.13 to 3.68) |
| No sexual intercourse in preceding four weeks | 1.75 (1.10 to 2.80) | - |
*
Odds ratio for each predictor adjusted for others in that section of table.