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Table 1 Examination results against the variables of interest (passing the examination)

From: A significant association between examination results and self-satisfaction with English language proficiency: preliminary findings among pre-clinical undergraduates

Item

Description

Passed

Referred

Logistic regression

P value

Coefficient

Odds ratio (95% CI)

1. Revising lecture notes

Before study leave

100

12

0.177

1.307

3.694 (0.555–24.587)

During study leave

12

6

   

2. Using textbooks

Frequently

106

14

0.443

0.951

2.587 (0.228–29.396)

Occasionally

6

4

   

3. Using peer-revision notes

Frequently

94

15

0.754

0.280

1.323 (0.230–7.606)

Occasionally

18

3

   

4. Using online resources

Frequently

56

10

0.328

− 0.710

0.492 (0.119–2.039)

Occasionally

56

8

   

5. Effective study group

Had

24

3

0.513

− 0.585

0.557 (0.096–3.219)

Not had

88

15

   

6. Self-practice of past multiple-choice questions

Frequently

98

14

0.391

− 1.035

0.355 (0.033–3.779)

Occasionally

14

4

   

7. Self-practice of past short essay questions

Frequently

98

12

0.081

1.756

5.787 (0.806–41.524)

Occasionally

14

6

   

8. Discussing past paper questions in a group

Frequently

70

12

0.455

− 0.605

0.546 (0.112–2.670)

Occasionally

42

6

   

9. Stress related interference to academic work

Minimal

27

4

0.106

1.539

4.661 (0.720–30.159)

Substantial

85

14

   

10. Psycho-social issues related interference to academic work

Minimal

60

14

0.545

− 0.472

0.623 (0.135–2.882)

Substantial

52

4

   

11. Uninterrupted sleep

≥ 8 h

14

3

0.170

− 1.573

0.208 (0.022–1.960)

< 8 h

98

15

   

12. Satisfaction with time management skills

High

61

04

0.081

− 1.392

0.249 (0.052–1.188)

Less

51

14

   

13. Satisfaction with English language proficiency

High

101

12

0.048

1.802

6.063 (1.014–36.249)

Less

11

06

   

14. Satisfaction with physical fitness

High

84

12

0.798

0.212

1.236 (0.243–6.289)

Less

28

6

   

15. Satisfaction with leisure activities

High

55

8

0.203

0.916

2.499 (0.610–10.247)

Less

57

10

   

16. Satisfaction with family support

High

104

18

0.999

− 21.255

0.000

Less

8

0

   

17. Satisfaction with financial support

High

102

16

0.257

− 1.623

0.197 (0.012–3.256)

Less

10

2

   

18. Satisfaction with accommodation

High

72

15

0.081

− 1.632

0.195 (0.031–1.221)

Less

40

3

   
  1. Italic values indicate significance with a p-value of < 0.05