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Table 3 Differences in mental quality of life between medical students and health care workers

From: Predictors of quality of life of medical students and a comparison with quality of life of adult health care workers in Thailand

Mental quality of life (QoL)

Mean differences in QoL score (students–workers)

Model 1

Model 2

Model 2

Mental component summary

1.68 (0.76–2.50)

1.74 (0.38–3.11)

1.22 (0.01–2.44)

 VT/vitality

−0.12 (−1.06 to 0.81)

1.07 (−0.31 to 2.44)

0.65 (−0.64 to 1.93)

 SF/social function

5.98 (4.90–7.08)

4.87 (3.27–6.48)

4.40 (2.90–5.90)

 RE/role limitations due to emotional problems

1.52 (−0.44 to 3.48)

1.19 (−1.70 to 4.08)

0.44 (−2.30 to 3.18)

 MH/mental health

1.13 (0.21–2.06)

1.02 (−0.34 to 2.39)

0.53 (−0.71 to 1.78)

  1. Model 1: Adjusted for age and sex
  2. Model 2: Adjusted for age, sex and household income
  3. Model 3: Adjusted for age, sex, household income and depression