Table 4.
Univariate and Multivariable Analysis of Factors Associated with PTSD Among the Study Participants. (n = 543)
| Variables | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≥40 years | 0.750 | (0.376, 1.496) | 0.413 |
| Female | 0.732 | (0.457, 1.173) | 0.195 |
| Specialty (reference: Physician) | |||
| Nurse | 1.068 | (0.643, 1.775) | 0.799 |
| Other | 0.653 | (0.319, 1.338) | 0.244 |
| Having a history of mental illness | 4.063 | (2.325, 7.102) | 0.000 |
| Working at COVID-19 hospital for >8 weeks | 1.293 | (0.779, 2.147) | 0.321 |
| Poor preparedness | 1.927 | (1.154, 3.216) | 0.012 |
| Work condition (reference: Good resources) | |||
| Poor resources | 3.042 | (1.420, 6.519) | 0.004 |
| Good facility, Poor human resources | 1.785 | (0.860, 3.707) | 0.120 |
| Number of concerns | 1.281 | (1.086, 1.512) | 0.003 |
| Total FOC score | 1.084 | (1.037, 1.132) | 0.000 |
Note: Variables in bold are statistically significant.
Abbreviations: COVID, Corona virus disease; FOC, fear of COVID; CI, confidence interval.