Table 5 Multivariable logistic regression models for graduates from Queensland medical schools (Priority Groups A and C) remaining in regional or rural Queensland areas post-Internship
Predictor | Sample (n = 417) | Practising in regional or rural Queensland at PGY2 (342, 82%) | POR [95%-C.I.]a | p-value | Sample (n = 220) | Practising in regional or rural Queensland at PGY3 (144, 65%) | POR [95%-C.I.]a | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Priority Group | 0.038 | 0.002 | ||||||
Group C | 91 (22%) | 70 (77%) | 1 | 41 (19%) | 19 (46%) | 19 (46%) | ||
Group A | 326 (78%) | 272 (83%) | 2.0 [1.1 – 3.7] | 179 (81%) | 125 (70%) | 125 (70%) | ||
Location in the year applying for internship | 0.017 | 0.003 | ||||||
Metropolitan (MM 1) | 187 (45%) | 140 (75%) | 1 | 95 (43%) | 47 (50%) | 1 | ||
Regional or rural (MM 2–7) | 230 (55%) | 202 (88%) | 1.9 [1.1 – 3.3] | 125 (57%) | 97 (78%) | 2.6 [1.4 – 4.8] | ||
First preference for internship hospital | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | ||||||
Metropolitan (MM 1) | 76 (18%) | 49 (64%) | 1 | 47 (21%) | 19 (40%) | 1 | ||
Regional or rural (MM 2–7) | 341 (82%) | 293 (86%) | 3.7 [2.0 – 6.9] | 173 (79%) | 125 (72%) | 4.7 [2.2 – 9.8] |