133 6 DISCLOSURE AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYABILITY AND WELL-BEING AT WORK same hierarchical linear regression analyses were used, but now disclosure experience was entered as an independent variable in step 2 of the hierarchical linear regression. For the specific experiences with (non-)disclosure (research question 3), descriptive analyses were performed. As the variables were not normally distributed, Mann-Whitney U-tests were used to compare those with a general positive experience to those with a general negative experience. This provided insight into the factors explaining the general positive or negative experience with (non-)disclosure. RESULTS Participant characteristics Response rate Of the larger study (N=2000), after removing duplicates (caused by personnel going on multiple deployments) and personnel who had left active service, a total of N=1627 eligible respondents were left. Of those, 63% (N=1025) started the questionnaire, and 54% (N=878) fully completed. Only completed questionnaires were used for further analyses. Compared to those who completed the questionnaire, those who did not were predominantly females (χ2(1, N = 1008) = 6.01, p = .014), more respondents had lower and middle education levels (χ2(2, N = 1008) = 7.25, p = .027), and consisted of more non-commissioned officers (χ2(2, N = 1006) = 8.26, p = .016). With incomplete questionnaires, the majority gave up while answering the mental health questions. Of those who completed the questionnaire, 36.9% (N=324) indicated having (had) MI and were included for the current study. One participant was not included for further analyses due to missing data on the sustainable employability measures, leaving a sample of N=323 participants. Sample characteristics The sample characteristics can be found in Table 1. More detailed information on reported MI can be found in Appendix B. Comparing the sample characteristics to the characteristics of all Dutch military personnel, the following things should be noted: (1) the current sample had an overrepresentation of the army, air force and military police, and (2) the current sample included an over representation of older, higher educated and ranking military personnel.
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