Coronary heart disease (CHD) and concerns about sexual activity
| Category | % adjusted for age | OR, fully adjusted* (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concern about level of sexual desire | ||||
| Men (n=2978) | No CHD | 13.3 | 1 | |
| CHD | 15.5 | 1.19 (0.85 to 1.67) | 0.31 | |
| Women (n=3705 | No CHD | 7.4 | 1 | |
| CHD | 5.4 | 0.42 (0.16 to 1.15) | 0.09 | |
| Concern about frequency of sexual activity† | ||||
| Men (n=2287) | No CHD | 13.1 | 1 | |
| CHD | 14.7 | 1.07 (0.68 to 1.68) | 0.77 | |
| Women (n=2097) | No CHD | 7.7 | 1 | |
| CHD | 7.4 | 0.15 (0.36 to 3.63) | 0.82 | |
| Concern about orgasmic experience† | ||||
| Men (n=1963) | No CHD | 10.4 | 1 | |
| CHD | 17.5 | 1.69 (1.06 to 2.70) | 0.027 | |
| Women (n=1587) | No CHD | 6.7 | 1 | |
| CHD | 6.5 | 1.39 (0.42 to 4.59) | 0.59 | |
| Concern about ability to have an erection | ||||
| Men (n=2965) | No CHD | 12.9 | 1 | |
| CHD | 16.5 | 1.27 (0.93 to 1.74) | 0.14 | |
| Concern about ability to become sexually aroused† | ||||
| Women (n=1655) | No CHD | 7.6 | 1 | |
| CHD | 3.0 | 0.47 (0.11 to 1.94) | 0.29 | |
| Worry or concern about sex life overall | ||||
| Men (n=2934) | No CHD | 18.6 | 1 | |
| CHD | 24.0 | 1.32 (0.92 to 1.91) | 0.14 | |
| Women (n=3613) | No CHD | 13.3 | 1 | |
| CHD | 9.7 | 0.83 (0.33 to 2.08) | 0.69 | |
| Dissatisfaction with sex life overall‡ | ||||
| Men (n=1519) | No CHD | 19.9 | 1 | |
| CHD | 18.9 | 0.90 (0.52 to 1.55) | 0.69 | |
| Women (n=1534) | No CHD | 12.4 | 1 | |
| CHD | 8.9 | 0.44 (0.09 to 2.06) | 0.30 | |
*Adjustment for age, partnership status, diabetes and number of comorbidities.
†In participants reporting sexual activity in the past year.
‡Over the past 3 months.