Table 6 Multivariable logistic regression models for graduates from Queensland medical schools (Priority Groups A and C) moving from metropolitan to regional or rural Queensland areas post-internship
Predictor | Sample (n = 831) | Practising in regional or rural Queensland in PGY2 (47, 6%) | POR [95%-C.I.]a | p-value | Sample (n = 415) | Practising in regional or rural Queensland in PGY3 (29, 7%) | POR [95%-C.I.]a | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathway | 0.002 | 0.011 | ||||||
General intern | 804 (97%) | 41 (5%) | 1 | 402 (97%) | 25 (6%) | 1 | ||
Rural Generalist/QRGP | 27 (3%) | 6 (22%) | 6.2 [2.0 – 19.1] | 13 (3%) | 4 (31%) | 6.3 [1.5 – 26.0] | ||
First preference for internship hospital | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | ||||||
Metropolitan (MM 1) | 784 (94%) | 24 (3%) | 1 | 392 (94%) | 18 (5%) | 1 | ||
Regional or rural (MM 2–7) | 47 (6%) | 23 (47%) | 29.9 [14.2 – 58.9] | 23 (6%) | 11 (48%) | 18.7 [7.1 – 49.1] |