Table 4 Stepwise regression analyses for predictors of caring behaviours scores

Predictors

Standardized β

t

P

Model statistics

Age

0.240

2.02

0.045

F (11,195) =2.51, P = 0.006

R² = 7%

Female gender

0.200

2.88

0.004

Interest of nursing profession

0.159

2.15

0.033

Level of education: master holder

0.275

2.31

0.022

 Female gender

0.178

1.68

0.036

F (11,89) =2.78, P = 0.004

R² = 16%

 Marital status: being married

−0.193

−1.83

0.017

 Level of education: master holder

0.227

1.89

0.016

 Nurse-patient ratio: 1:1

0.215

2.277

0.025

 Female gender

0.163

1.72

0.018

F (7,98) =3.72,

P = 0.001

R² = 15.3%

 Level of education: master holder

0.277

2.91

0.004

 Interest in nursing profession

0.210

2.15

0.034