Odds ratio of fixed term to permanent employment status by demographic and occupational characteristics at baseline
| Characteristics | Number | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Median split separately for men and women. | |||
| Sex | |||
| Women | 472 | 1.0 | |
| Men | 54 | 2.13 (1.19 to 3.82) | 0.011 |
| Age (years) | |||
| 20–29 | 126 | 1.0 | |
| 30–39 | 201 | 1.36 (0.82 to 2.27) | 0.235 |
| 40–49 | 136 | 1.07 (0.61 to 1.88) | 0.823 |
| 50–58 | 63 | 0.83 (0.40 to 1.74) | 0.624 |
| Organisational tenure (years) | |||
| <1 | 33 | 1.0 | |
| 1–4 | 259 | 3.82 (1.14 to 12.87) | 0.030 |
| 5–8 | 131 | 3.91 (1.13 to 13.54) | 0.032 |
| >8 | 95 | 2.99 (0.84 to 10.71) | 0.092 |
| Occupational group | |||
| Others (eg, maintenance, cleaning) | 99 | 1.0 | |
| Doctors | 41 | 1.54 (0.66 to 3.62) | 0.318 |
| Nurses | 386 | 1.61 (0.93 to 2.79) | 0.086 |
| Income* | |||
| 1st (low) | 246 | 1.0 | |
| 2nd (high) | 274 | 1.84 (1.23 to 2.75) | 0.003 |
| Hours of work | |||
| Part time | 57 | 1.0 | |
| Full time | 459 | 5.29 (1.88 to 14.91) | 0.002 |