Table 4 Association of RISC scores with the various characteristics in the study population, as examined by simple and multiple linear regressions (n = 371)
|  | ß (95% CI)a | Adjusted ß (95% CI)a* |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â |
 Female | – |  |
 Male | − 0.80 (− 5.30, 3.70) |  |
Age | Â | Â |
 19–29 years | – |  |
 30–44 years | 0.18 (− 3.13, 3.49) |  |
 ≥ 45 years | 1.3 (− 3.44, 5.98) |  |
Marital status | Â | Â |
 Ever married | – |  |
 Never married | − 2.0 (− 5.09, 1.0) |  |
Do you have children? | Â | Â |
 No | – |  |
 Yes | − 0.51(− 3.49, 2.46) |  |
Highest education level |  |  |
 BSc | – |  |
 Masters/PhD | 2.6 (− 0.50, 5.71) |  |
Years of experience | Â | Â |
 Less than 5 years | – |  |
 More than 5 years | − 1.3 (− 4.52, 1.86) |  |
Having an international license | Â | Â |
 No | – |  |
Yes | 0.13 (− 3.73 to 3.98) |  |
Where do you practice? | Â | Â |
 Private clinic | – | – |
 Hospital-based | − 4.8 (− 8.80, − 0.80) | − 5.4(− 9.24, − 1.48) |
 Public health clinic | − 7.0 (− 11.96, − 2.01) | − 5.7 (− 10.53, − 0.92) |
 Other | 2.8 (− 5.01, 10.70) | 5.5 (− 2.11, 13.10) |
Emirate working in | Â | Â |
 Abu Dhabi | – |  |
 Dubai | 1.5 (− 2.26, 5.33) |  |
 Other | 1.2 (− 2.90, 5.28) |  |
Do you have adequate access to personal protective equipment and supplies to safely carry out your work with patients? | Â | Â |
 No | – | – |
 Yes | 3.0 (− 0.33,6.37) |  |
Are you concerned about your health and safety while practicing as a dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Â | Â |
 Yes, to a larger extent | – |  |
 Yes, to a lesser extent/No, I am not concerned at all | 2.0 (− 1.0, 4.93) |  |
Do you have any condition that prevents you from face-to-face counseling? | Â | Â |
 No | – |  |
 Yes | − 4.1 (− 7.31, − 0.91) | − 3.7 (− 7.01,− 0.41) |
How satisfied are you with the support received for your practice as a dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Â | Â |
 Very satisfied/satisfied | – |  |
 Neural/dissatisfied/very dissatisfied | − 2.2 (− 5.13,0.82) |  |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, have you considered quitting your job? | Â | Â |
 No | – |  |
 Yes | − 4.8 (− 8.21, − 1.38) | − 5.0 (− 8.39, − 1.58) |
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following statements describes your situation? | Â | Â |
 Home/blended | – |  |
 Working at my institution/no change | − 2.10 (5.29, 1.09) |  |
Rate the efficiency of dietetic counseling after COVID-19 pandemic compared to before COVID-19 pandemic | Â | Â |
 Same/less efficient | – |  |
 More efficient | 3.6 (0.51, 6.64) | 0.12(− 3.01, 3.26) |
How appreciated do you feel as a practicing dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Â | Â |
 Very satisfied, satisfied | – |  |
 Neutral/dissatisfied/very dissatisfied | − 4.0 (− 7.0, − 0.92) | − 3.2 (− 6.27, − 0.13) |
Have you counseled COVID-19 patients? | Â | Â |
 No | – |  |
 Yes | 4.3 (1.22,7.41) | 4.4 (1.23,7.62) |