Table 3.
Crude and adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for erectile dysfunction in relation to physical activity level
| Variable | Prevalence (%) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate‐to‐severe ED (SHIM <12) | |||
| Physical activity level | |||
| Lowest | 112/167 (67.1) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lower | 82/126 (65.1) | 0.92 (0.56–1.49) | 1.11 (0.62–2.00) |
| Moderate | 62/97 (63.9) | 0.87 (0.52–1.48) | 0.71 (0.38–1.32) |
| Higher | 41/70 (58.6) | 0.69 (0.39–1.24) | 0.42 (0.21–0.85) |
| P for trend | 0.02 | ||
| Severe ED (SHIM <8) | |||
| Physical activity level | |||
| Lowest | 90/167 (53.9) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lower | 65/126 (51.6) | 0.91 (0.57–1.45) | 1.04 (0.61–1.80) |
| Moderate | 50/97 (51.6) | 0.91 (0.55–1.50) | 0.70 (0.39–1.25) |
| Higher | 30/70 (42.9) | 0.64 (0.36–1.12) | 0.38 (0.19–0.73) |
| P for trend | 0.005 | ||
Odds ratios were adjusted for age, body mass index, waist, duration of type 2 diabetes, current smoking, current drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, stroke, glycated hemoglobin, nocturia, depression, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy. CI, confidence interval; ED, erectile dysfunction; OR, odds ratio; SHIM, Sexual Health Inventory for Men.