Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis predicting factors associated with EHS ≤ 2*
| Covariates | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | |||
| 20–29 | Reference | — | — |
| 30–39 | 1.35 | 1.10–1.67 | 0.005 |
| 40–49 | 1.95 | 1.56–2.43 | <0.001 |
| 50–59 | 4.70 | 3.71–5.95 | <0.001 |
| 60–69 | 10.6 | 8.04–14.0 | <0.001 |
| ≥70 | 16.2 | 10.6–24.6 | <0.001 |
| Alcohol consumption | 0.97 | 0.92–1.03 | 0.301 |
| Cigarette smoking | 1.14 | 1.06–1.22 | <0.001 |
| Metabolic syndrome | 1.41 | 1.20–1.67 | <0.001 |
| History of comorbidities | |||
| Hypertension | 1.21 | 1.03–1.43 | 0.023 |
| Dyslipidemia | 1.07 | 0.92–1.26 | 0.368 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.38 | 1.09–1.74 | 0.008 |
*
Analysis was conducted in 6,528 men who were not using phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors.
EHS = Erection Hardness Score; CI = confidence interval