Table 2.
Odds Ratios (95% Confidence Interval) from the Fitted Multivariate Models for Reasons to Not Be Sexually Active
| No partner | Partner difficulties | Self difficulties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marital status (divorced or separated is reference) | |||
| Married or living with partner | 1.65 × 10−9 (1.63 × 10−9–1.68 × 10−9) | NA | 11.5 (3.84–34.41) |
| Single | 1.19 (0.37–3.81) | NA | 0.54 (0.19–1.5) |
| Comparative physicality of work (average is reference) | |||
| Heavier | NA | 0 (0–142) | 0.14 (0.03–0.8) |
| Lighter | NA | 0.95 (0.02–53) | 0.87 (0.36–2.1) |
| Much lighter | NA | 0.52 (0–101) | 1.12 (0.39–3.18) |
| Total annual family income (1 = <$20,000 to 4 = $100,000 or more) | NA | 6.12 (0.18–213) | 0.95 (0.61–1.47) |
| Hot flash frequency (0 = never to 3 = daily) | 0.71 (0.69–0.72) | 1.36 (0.98–1.91) | |
| Fatigue (0 = never to 4 = >5 times/week) | NA | NA | 1.57 (1.05–2.35) |
| Log (estradiol) | NA | NA | 0.54 (0.33–0.89) |
Variable was not included in the final multivariable model. An odds ratio above 1 indicates the reason being more likely. Values in bold are significant at the 0.05 level, and values in italics are borderline significant at the 0.10 level.
NA, not applicable.