Table 1 Sample characteristics and sexuality
Total (n = 292) | RP (n = 150) | AS (n = 142) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, yrs., M (SD) | 70 (7.2) | 67.9 (6.8) | 72.2 (7.1) | < .001 |
Living with partner, n (%) | 268 (92.4) | 140 (94) | 128 (90.8) | .031 |
Higher education, n (%) | 116 (40) | 61 (40.9) | 54 (38.3) | .737 |
Still working vs. retired, n (%) | 40 (13.8) | 28 (18.8) | 12 (8.5) | .04 |
Time since treatment decision (months), M (SD) | 42 (16.6) | 41.7 (16.3) | 42.3 (17.1) | .774 |
Risk classification1 | < .001 | |||
Gleason-Score (low), n (%) | 221 (76.7) | 85 (57.8) | 136 (96.5) | < .001 |
PSA, M (SD) | 6.2 (3.2) | 6.9 (2.8) | 5.5 (3.3) | < .001 |
Number of comorbidities, M (SD) | 1.8 (1.5) | 1.8 (1.5) | 1.8 (1.5) | .713 |
Importance of sexuality, M (SD) | 2.8 (0.8) | 2.9 (0.8) | 2.6 (0.85) | < .001 |
Changes in erectile functioning, M (SD) | 3 (0.99) | 3.5 (0.7) | 2.5 (0.99) | < .001 |
Impairment of self-esteem, M (SD) | 1.8 (1.15) | 2.1 (1.1) | 1.5 (1.1) | < .001 |
Satisfaction with sexual life, M (SD) | 2.8 (1) | 2.7 (1.1) | 3 (0.9) | .002 |