Table 2.

Mean scores and percentage agreement for statements exploring patient sexual attitudes and beliefs.

Question	Score (/4)a, mean (SD)	Percentage agreement
I understand how my treatment for prostate cancer might affect my sexual well-being	3.5 (1.1)	89
I am uncomfortable talking about sexual issues with health care professionals	1.8 (1.4)b	46
Health care professionals should make time to discuss sexual well-being with me	3.2 (1.2)	80
I feel confident that health care professionals have the ability to address my sexual concerns	3.4 (1.1)	85
Discussing sexual well-being is essential to my health outcomes	3.1 (1.3)	78
Some health care professionals are more comfortable talking about sexual issues with me than others	2.1 (1.2)	53
I expect health care professionals to ask me about my sexual concerns	3.2 (1.3)	80

^aScore of 1, strongly disagree; 2, disagree; 3, agree; 4, strongly agree.

^bIndicates disagreement with the statement.