Table 1.
Results of the Fitted Multivariate Model for Sexual Activity
| Variable | Odds ratioa | 95% Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| Total annual family income (1 = <$20,000 to 4 = $100,000 or more) | 1.01 | 0.83–1.23 |
| Hot flash frequency (reference is daily) | ||
| Do not know | 0.45 | 0.2–1.01 |
| None | 0.97 | 0.62–1.52 |
| Monthly | 1.20 | 0.71–2.04 |
| Weekly | 1.79 | 1.01–3.17 |
| Step on the ladder of life at present | 1.2 | 1.15–1.4 |
| Marital status (divorced or separated is reference) | ||
| Married or living with partner | 3.10 | 2.02–4.74 |
| Single | 0.44 | 0.28–0.68 |
| Widowed | 0.38 | 0.16–0.91 |
| Number of alcoholic drinks on an average day | 0.91 | 0.81–1.02 |
| Log (estradiol) | 1.19 | 0.99–1.43 |
| Fatigue (0 = never to 4 = >5/week) | 0.89 | 0.77–1.03 |
Values in bold are significant at the 0.05 level, and values in italics are borderline significant at the 0.10 level.
a
An odds ratio above 1 indicates an increase in the odds of being sexually active.