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Table 4 Predictors of mental health (SF36 Mental composite scale)

From: The mental health of nurses in acute teaching hospital settings: a cross-sectional survey

Characteristics

Beta

95% confidence interval

P value

General health

3.17

2.68 – 6.15

<0.001

Live alone versus with partner

7.35

9.6 – 5.4

<0.001

Total sum of symptoms

-2.06

-4.0 – -0.3

0.001

Sleep problems, total

-1.36

-2.91 – -.0.86

0.006

Disordered eating

-2.00

-3.29 – -0.48

0.006

Informal carer role

-5.59

-7.24 – -3.1

0.025

Night shifts

-3.04

-2.53 – -5.54

0.04

  1. Model statistics r2 = .340, f = 8.784, p <0.001.