Table 4 Direct, indirect, and total effect of some variables on QOL of sterilized women
From: Psycho-sexual influence of sterilization on women’s quality of life: a path model
Direct effect | Indirect effect | Total effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
Menorrhagia | − 0.02 | − 0.09 | − 0.11 |
Sexual function | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.34 |
Anxiety and depression | − 0.50 | − 0.05 | − 0.55 |
Self-esteem | 0.15 | – | 0.15 |
Body image dissatisfaction | − 0.10 | – | − 0.10 |