Table 3 *Highlighted differences among demographic subgroups contributing to significant resident differences when reporting sources of stress
Demographic Group | Subgroups | Possible Stress Factors Contributing to differences in subgroups |
|---|---|---|
Age | < 27 years and 27–30 years | Increased stress reported for all factors except "caring for own children" (e.g. time pressure 69%, N = 662/960) |
Gender | Men | Increased stress reported for finances(64%, N = 154/241), employment status(61%, N = 14/23), and discrimination(65%, N = 13/20). |
Women | Increased stress for mental health(55%, N = 23/42) | |
Relationship status | Single | Increased stress with personal relationship(55%, N = 57/103) |
Location of MD training | MD outside of Canada | Overall less stress reported, except for discrimination(65%, N = 13/20) |
Residency year of training | PGY-3 or above | Increased stress due to time pressure(42%, N = 413/974), financial(42%, N = 100/241), employment status(87%, N = 20/23) |
PGY-1 | More stress for own work situation(48%, N = 102/214) | |
Range of hours worked/week | 51–65 & 66–80 average hours per week worked | Increased reporting of time pressure as a stress (69%, N = 665/961) |