Table 2.
Associated factors | No of men (n=24) |
---|---|
Treatment related (n=19): | |
Colorectal surgery | 9 |
Radiotherapy or chemotherapy | 8 |
Other treatment | 6 |
Psychological (n=12): | |
Tried and failed (fear and anxiety) | 4 |
Depressed | 3 |
Masculinity undermined | 2 |
Other | 6 |
Physical condition (n=6): | |
Age | 3 |
Health | 3 |
Some men gave more than one reason.