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Table 3 Factors with significant (p ≤0.05) non-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for recent suicidal thoughts among the resident and specialist physicians

From: A comparison of risk and protective factors related to suicide ideation among residents and specialists in academic medicine

Group

Independent variables

OR

95% CI

p

Residents

    

Work related factors

Leadership

.44

.28-.69

<.001

Regular meetings to discuss demanding experiences at work

.55

.31-.97

.040

Organizational culture

.52

.32-.84

.007

Health related behaviour

Sickness presenteeism

1.46

1.04-2.04

.027

Psychological distress

Disengagement at work

5.91

2.53-13.80

<.001

Specialists

    

Work related factors

Necessary to demonstrate competence

1.22

.83-1.77

.029

Have been subjected to harassment

3.09

1.90-5.03

<.001

Regular meetings to discuss demanding experiences at work

.61

.46-82

.001

Organizational culture

.76

.60-.98

.031

Health related behaviour

Sickness presenteeism

1.47

1.22-1.77

<.001

Psychological distress

Disengagement at work

3.54

2.30-5.44

<.001