Self-Reported Sexual Dysfunction Symptoms and Screening Status Among Veteran Primary Care Patients
| Variable | Women (n = 151) n (%) | Men (n = 97) n (%) | Full Sample (n = 248) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| How strong is your sex drive? | |||
| Extremely, very, or somewhat strong | 54 (35.8) | 58 (60.0) | 112 (45.2) |
| Somewhat weak | 35 (23.2) | 21 (21.7) | 56 (22.6) |
| Very weak or no sex drive | 62 (41.1) | 18 (18.6) | 80 (32.3) |
| How easily are you sexually aroused (turned on)? | |||
| Extremely, very, or somewhat easily | 68 (45.0) | 72 (74.2) | 140 (56.5) |
| Somewhat difficult | 42 (27.8) | 16 (16.5) | 58 (23.4) |
| Very difficult or never aroused | 41 (27.2) | 9 (9.3) | 50 (20.2) |
| Men only: Can you easily get and keep an erection? Women only: How easily does your vagina become moist or wet during sex?* | |||
| Extremely, very, or somewhat easily | 82 (55.4) | 64 (66.0) | 146 (59.6) |
| Somewhat difficult | 45 (30.4) | 20 (20.6) | 65 (26.5) |
| Very difficult or never | 21 (14.2) | 13 (13.4) | 34 (13.9) |
| How easily can you reach orgasm? | |||
| Extremely, very, or somewhat easily | 77 (51.0) | 80 (82.5) | 157 (63.3) |
| Somewhat difficult | 35 (23.2) | 12 (12.4) | 47 (19.0) |
| Very difficult or never reach orgasm | 39 (25.8) | 5 (5.2) | 44 (17.7) |
| Are your orgasms satisfying?† | |||
| Extremely, very, or somewhat satisfying | 95 (63.3) | 76 (78.4) | 171 (69.2) |
| Somewhat unsatisfying | 22 (14.7) | 17 (17.5) | 39 (15.8) |
| Very unsatisfying or can't reach orgasm | 33 (22.0) | 4 (4.1) | 37 (15.0) |
| Positive screen for sexual dysfunction on ASEX (met any of the 3 criteria below) | 94 (62.3) | 31 (32.0) | 125 (50.4) |
| Total ASEX score >= 19 | 69 (45.7) | 16 (16.5) | 85 (34.3) |
| At least 1 ASEX item >= 5 | 77 (51.0) | 23 (23.7) | 100 (40.3) |
| At least 3 ASEX items >= 4 | 75 (49.7) | 22 (22.7) | 97 (39.1) |