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Table 3 Multiple regression of impairment of self-esteem on the importance of sexuality and changes in erectile functioning: final model (n = 277)

From: The importance of sexuality, changes in erectile functioning and its association with self-esteem in men with localized prostate cancer: data from an observational study

Variables B S.E. β ∆R2 (ad. R2)
Sociodemographic characteristics     
Age .002 .011 .009  
Living with a partner −.511 .216 −.117  
Higher education −.05 .115 −.021  
Still working vs. retired .137 .204 .042 .033
Group: RP vs. AS .016 .143 .007 .06
Tumor risk category     
Gleason-Score (4–6) .305 .141 .116  
PSA .004 .019 .012 .002
Time since treatment decision (months) .004 .004 .056 .004
Number of comorbidities .039 .039 .051 .01
Importance of sexuality .252 .074 .184 .048**
Changes in erectile functioning .668 .069 .567 .207***
Importance of sexuality*changes in erectile functioning .318 .062 .257 .062***
    R2 = .426 Adjusted R2 = .398 F = 14.93***
  1. B, unstandardized regression coefficient, S.E., standard error; β, standardized regression coefficient, AS, active surveillance, RP, radical prostatectomy; **p < .01; ***p < .001
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BMC Urology

ISSN: 1471-2490

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