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. 2022 Jul 1;13:923626. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.923626

TABLE 3.

Multivariable analysis of psychological distress.

Variables Psychological distress

Doctor Nurse


OR (95% CI) P OR (95% CI) P
Age ≥ 35 years old 2.069 (1.429–2.995) <0.001
Monthly income 0.001 0.006
<5,000 CNY 1 (Reference) 1 (Reference)
5,000–10,000 CNY 0.694 (0.516–0.933) 0.016 0.654 (0.469–0.913) 0.013
>10,000 CNY 0.558 (0.415–0.75) <0.001 0.279 (0.101–0.768) 0.013
Hours worked per week 0.015
<45 h 1 (Reference)
45–55 h 1.493 (1.025–2.175) 0.037
>55 h 2.433 (1.127–5.253) 0.024
Burnout 2.171 (1.699–2.773) <0.001 1.772 (1.238–2.536) 0.002
High job stress 3.017 (2.306–3.946) <0.001 3.37 (2.233–5.086) <0.001
Low job satisfaction 1.742 (1.05–2.892) 0.032
Career choice regret 2.05 (1.594–2.637) <0.001
Sufficient personal time 0.003 0.001
Yes 1 (Reference) 1 (Reference)
Almost 1.225 (0.843–1.782) 0.288 1.37 (0.843–2.228) 0.204
No 1.735 (1.188–2.533) 0.004 2.347 (1.385–3.976) 0.002
Medical environment 0.009
Good 1 (Reference)
Normal 1.741 (1.18–2.57) 0.005
Bad 2.2 (1.209–4.004) 0.01

“–” indicates these variables were excluded in regression models, OR: odds ratio, P (probability, value according to logistic regression analysis).