Table 3.
Factors with significant (p ≤0.05) adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for recent suicidal thoughts among Italian and Swedish surgeons
| Group | Independent variable | Adjusted OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Disengagement | 2.95 | 1.26-6.94 |
| Recent degrading experience/harassment at work | 2.83 | 1.13-7.09 | |
| Regular meetings to discuss experiences at work | 0.51 | 0.27-0.98 | |
| Italy | Disengagement | 2.96 | 1.32-6.64 |
| Sickness presenteeism | 1.74 | 1.11-2.74 |
Multivariate regression with adjustment for non-significant socio-demographic factors; age, number of children and marital status.