Table 4.

Logistic regression analysis of factors associated with thoughts of dropout among medical postgraduates

Response	Independent predictor a	Odds ratio (95%CI)	P-value
Thoughts of dropout	Dissatisfaction	1.65 (1.17–2.34)	0.005
	Profession choice regret	6.23 (4.42–8.78)	<0.001
	High perceived pressure	2.74 (1.91–3.94)	<0.001

^aVariables included demographic characteristics (gender, age, degree pursued, relationship status, and income), quality of life, fatigue, experience of violence, dissatisfaction with healthcare environment, profession choice regrets, and mental distress (daytime sleepiness, acute stress, depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, somatic symptoms, and burnout)