Table 2.
Characteristics associated with the sexual activity of older adults in the past 6 months
| Variable | Male (n = 100) | Female (n = 109) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual activity (%) | 79 (79.0) | 43 (39.4) | .001 |
| Sexual intercourse (%) | 55 (69.6) | 18 (41.9) | .003 |
| Physical intimacy (%) | 24 (30.4) | 25 (58.1) | |
| Sexual dysfunction (%) | |||
| No ED (IIEF-EF score 26–30) | 9 (11.4) | ||
| Mild ED (IIEF-EF score 22–25) | 21 (26.6) | ||
| Mild to moderate ED (IIEF-EF score 17–21) | 14 (17.7) | ||
| Moderate ED (IIEF-EF score 11–16) | 10 (12.7) | ||
| Severe ED (IIEF-EF score 6–10) | 25 (31.6) | ||
| FSFI score > 26.55 | 4 (13.7) | ||
| FSFI score ≤ 26.55 | 39 (86.3) | ||
| No sexual activity (%) | 21 (21.0) | 66 (60.6) | |
| Sexual dysfunction (%) | |||
| No ED (IIEF-EF score 26–30) | 0 (0) | ||
| Mild ED (IIEF-EF score 22–25) | 0 (0) | ||
| Mild to moderate ED (IIEF-EF score 17–21) | 0 (0) | ||
| Moderate ED (IIEF-EF score 11–16) | 1 (4.8) | ||
| Severe ED (IIEF-EF score 6–10) | 20 (95.2) | ||
| FSFI score > 26.55 | 0 (0) | ||
| FSFI score ≤ 26.55 | 66 (100) |
ED = erectile dysfunction; EF = erectile function; FSFI = Female Sexual Function Index; IIEF = International Index of Erectile Function.