Table 2 Comparison of personal needs and obligations of clinical versus nonclinical staff

I have the following responsibilities

(n = 987)

(n = 512)

Caring for their children†

58.9

48

0.64 (0.51-0.80)

Caring for the elderly

17.2

17.6

1.02 (0.76-1.38)

Pets†

36.1

30.1

0.76 (0.59–0.96)

Alternative/second job

16.2

15.4

0.94 (0.69–1.28)

Other

12.8

16.2

1.31 (0.95–1.80)

I would need assistance with:

(n = 1,112)

(n = 647)

Child care†

39.1

27.5

0.59 (0.47–0.73)

Transportation

11.2

12.7

1.14 (0.84–1.55)

Pet care†

23.2

16.5

0.65 (0.50–0.84)

Home care for elderly

8.5

10.2

1.21 (0.86–1.71)

Home-related needs

7.6

6.2

0.79 (0.52–1.19)

N/A†

34.0

43.4

1.49 (1.21–1.82)

I would utilize services offered by the hospital:

(n = 1,097)

(n = 656)

Child care (onsite) †

25.8

20.7

0.75 (0.59–0.95)

Transportation

21.0

22.9

1.11 (0.87–1.41)

Pet care†

18.9

12.4

0.60 (0.45–0.80)

Home care for elderly

7.8

7.8

0.99 (0.67–1.44)

Home-related needs

8.2

7.9

0.97 (0.66–1.41)

Other

3.5

4.4

1.28 (0.75–2.17)