Table 2.
Multivariable Analysis of Factors Associated with Addressing Sexuality with Patients
| Characteristic | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Routinely ask patients about their sexual activities | ||
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Female | 1.98 (1.44, 2.72) | <0.001 |
| Type of Patient | ||
| General Ob/Gyn | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Predominately Obstetrics | 0.96 (0.67, 1.39) | |
| Predominately Gynecology | 1.79 (1.27, 2.50) | 0.001 |
| Religious Affiliation | ||
| None | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Hindu | 1.55 (0.64, 3.77) | |
| Jewish | 0.83 (0.44, 1.58) | |
| Muslim | 1.26 (0.50, 3.20) | |
| Roman Catholic | 0.54 (0.30, 0.98) | 0.04 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 0.51 (0.24, 1.09) | |
| Non-evangelical Protestant | 0.56 (0.31, 1.01) | |
| Other Religion | 1.18 (0.44, 3.14) | |
| Importance of Religion in Life | ||
| Not important part | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Fairly important part | 1.14 (0.74, 1.76) | |
| Very important part | 1.39 (0.89, 2.15) | |
| Most important part | 1.91 (1.08, 3.40) | 0.03 |
| Routinely ask patients about their sexual orientation or identity | ||
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Female | 2.92 (2.09, 4.08) | < 0.001 |
| Age | ||
| 60 & over | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| 46–59 | 2.50 (1.28, 4.50) | 0.005 |
| 45 & under | 2.40 (1.32, 4.73) | 0.006 |
| Type of Patient | ||
| General Ob/Gyn | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Predominately Obstetrics | 0.98 (0.64, 1.51) | |
| Predominately Gynecology | 1.51 (1.05, 2.17) | 0.03 |
| Routinely ask patients if they are satisfied with their sexual life | ||
| Type of Patient | ||
| General Ob/Gyn | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Predominately Obstetrics | 1.06 (0.70, 1.59) | |
| Predominately Gynecology | 1.47 (1.02, 2.11) | 0.04 |
| Routinely ask patients if they experience pleasure with sexual activity | ||
| Type of Patient | ||
| General Ob/Gyn | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Predominately Obstetrics | 1.08 (0.62, 1.90) | |
| Predominately Gynecology | 1.81 (1.13, 2.92) | 0.01 |
| Routinely ask patients questions to assess for sexual problems or dysfunctions | ||
| Type of Patient | ||
| General Ob/Gyn | 1.00 [Referent] | |
| Predominately Obstetrics | 0.79 (0.55, 1.16) | |
| Predominately Gynecology | 1.58 (1.14, 2.19) | 0.006 |
Estimates are weighted to account for differential probabilities of selection and differential non-response All models included gender, age, race/ethnicity, immigration history, medical school graduation, type of patients seen, religious affiliation, and importance of religion in the physicians’ life as covariates.