Table 2

Univariable predictors of cardiology trainees reporting having been bullied

Experienced
OR (95% CI)P value
Demographic factors
 Age (per 1 year)1.10 (1.06 to 1.15)<0.001
 Female sex1.55 (1.08 to 2.21)0.016
Undergraduate training location*
 Other location3.16 (2.13 to 4.68)<0.001
 EEA2.22 (1.31 to 3.76)0.003
Training status
 Not an NTN holder†1.39 (0.74 to 2.63)0.31
 Works LTFT‡1.17 (0.52 to 2.62)0.71
Training stage§
 Non-training0.86 (0.42 to 1.77)0.68
 Advance trainee0.92 (0.64 to 1.32)0.65
Current training location¶
 District general hospital1.00 (0.71 to 1.42)0.99
 Out of programme0.13 (0.02 to 0.96)0.045
  • Univariable analysis of experiencing bullying the preceding 4 weeks.

  • *Referenced against those attending a UK medical school.

  • †Referenced against those who are NTN holders.

  • ‡Referenced against those who work full time.

  • §Referenced against those in core cardiology training (ST3–5).

  • ¶Referenced against those working in a tertiary referral centre.

  • EEA, European Economic Area; LTFT, less than full time; NTN, national training number.