Table 1 Variables dichotomised for analysis

Able to take regular breaks

“Currently, in an average week at this maternity service how often would you get your scheduled breaks on each shift/day of work?”

Yes

(‘100% of shifts’, ‘75% of shifts’)

No

(‘50% of shifts’, ‘25% of shifts’, ‘10% of shifts’ and ‘0% of shifts’)

Perception skill mix is unsafe

“Currently; in an average week at this maternity service in your opinion how often is the staff skill mix on each shift ‘unsafe’?”

Yes

(‘Some of the time’, ‘Most of the time’, and ‘All of the time’)

No

(‘None of the time’, ‘Little of the time’)

Worried about approaching senior staff

“I am worried about approaching senior staff for assistance”

Yes

(‘Sometimes’, ‘Often’, ‘Almost always’)

No

(‘Never, ‘Rarely’)

Intention to leave the workplace

“In the last 12 months how often have you thought about leaving this maternity service?”

High intention to leave

(‘Sometimes (monthly)’, ‘Frequently (weekly)’ and ‘All the time’)

Low intention to leave

(‘Never’, ‘Occasionally (a couple of times per year)’)

Intention to leave the profession

“In the last 12 months have you considered leaving the profession of midwifery?”

High intention to leave

(‘Sometimes (monthly)’, ‘Frequently (weekly)’ and ‘All the time’)

Low intention to leave

(‘Never’, ‘Occasionally (a couple of times per year)’)