Table 5. Multivariable Analysis of Work-Life Integration Policies and Practices Associated With Degree of Career Satisfaction by Gender.
| Characteristic | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | P value | OR (95% CI) | P value | |
| Employer provides formal leave | ||||
| Yes | 1.43 (1.08-1.89) | .01 | 1.42 (0.84-2.39) | .19 |
| No | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Do not know | 0.76 (0.54-1.08) | .13 | 1.11 (0.57-2.19) | .75 |
| Employer offers career sharing | ||||
| Yes | 1.46 (0.93-2.31) | .10 | 0.47 (0.18-1.20) | .11 |
| No | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Do not know | 1.14 (0.85-1.53) | .39 | 1.14 (0.64-2.05) | .65 |
| Employer provides on-site daycare | ||||
| Yes | 1.41 (0.99-2.02) | .06 | 1.26 (0.62-2.56) | .53 |
| No | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Do not know | 1.19 (0.81-1.75) | .38 | 1.60 (0.45-5.70) | .46 |
| My colleagues support my efforts to balance family and work responsibilities | ||||
| Strongly agree/agree | 2.45 (1.88-3.21) | <.001 | 4.52 (2.60-7.87) | <.001 |
| Neutral | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Strongly disagree/disagree | 0.47 (0.35-0.63) | <.001 | 0.56 (0.33-0.95) | .03 |
| Surgical practice has been modified because of childcare issues | ||||
| Strongly agree/agree | 0.67 (0.45-1.00) | .051 | 0.78 (0.39-1.59) | .50 |
| Neutral | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Strongly disagree/disagree | 0.93 (0.67-1.30) | .68 | 0.85 (0.42-1.72) | .64 |
| Career goals influenced by need to maximize control of personal time | ||||
| Strongly agree/agree | 1.23 (0.90-1.69) | .20 | 1.26 (0.65-2.46) | .50 |
| Neutral | 1 [Reference] | NA | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Strongly disagree/disagree | 1.40 (1.05-1.88) | .02 | 1.32 (0.69-2.52) | .40 |
Abbreviations: NA, not applicable; OR, odds ratio.