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Table 2 Mixed effects logistic regression predicting intention to remain a CYCW for the next 12 months (N = 1 050)

From: Factors associated with retention intentions among Isibindi child and youth care workers in South Africa: results from a national survey

Variable

 

95% CI

Log odds

Odds ratio

Lower

Upper

p value

Age

1.06

1.03

1.08

0.001

Male gender

0.93

0.62

1.41

0.737

Did not finish high school

1.08

0.72

1.62

0.698

Years working as a CYCW

0.87

0.79

0.95

0.003

Became CYCW to help people

2.80

1.56

5.00

0.001

Emotional exhaustion

1.00

0.93

1.07

0.961

Feels work load is too high

0.66

0.47

0.93

0.017

Not paid, under paid or paid late last month

1.09

0.71

1.67

0.704

Experienced unsafe situation working as CYCW

0.64

0.46

0.88

0.006

Meetings with mentor/team leader per month

1.14

1.03

1.25

0.009

Feels mentor is helpful, open and respectful

1.77

1.26

2.49

0.001

Number of training modules completed

0.95

0.90

1.01

0.135