Table 2 Examination results against the variables of interest (obtaining a class at the examination)
Item | Description | Passed without a class | Passed with a class | Logistic regression | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P value | Coefficient | Odds ratio (95% CI) | ||||
1. Revising lecture notes | Before study leave | 75 | 25 | 0.249 | − 1.041 | 0.353 (0.060–2.073) |
During study leave | 08 | 04 | ||||
2. Using textbooks | Frequently | 78 | 28 | 0.561 | − 1.031 | 0.357 (0.011–11.496) |
Occasionally | 05 | 01 | ||||
3. Using peer-revision notes | Frequently | 73 | 21 | 0.020 | − 1.480 | 0.228 (0.066–0.790) |
Occasionally | 10 | 08 | ||||
4. Using online resources | Frequently | 43 | 13 | 0.827 | − 0.118 | 0.889 (0.308–2.564) |
Occasionally | 40 | 16 | ||||
5. Effective study group | Had | 18 | 06 | 0.958 | − 0.035 | 0.965 (0.259–3.602) |
Not had | 65 | 23 | ||||
6. Self-practice of past multiple-choice questions | Frequently | 70 | 28 | 0.190 | 2.143 | 8.523 (0.346–209.809) |
Occasionally | 13 | 01 | ||||
7. Self-practice of past short essay questions | Frequently | 71 | 27 | 0.945 | 0.072 | 1.074 (0.141–8.168) |
Occasionally | 12 | 02 | ||||
8. Discussing past paper questions in a group | Frequently | 51 | 19 | 0.888 | 0.079 | 1.082 (0.363–3.223) |
Occasionally | 32 | 10 | ||||
9. Stress related interference to academic work | Minimal | 20 | 07 | 0.455 | − 0.507 | 0.603 (0.160–2.274) |
Substantial | 63 | 22 | ||||
10. Psycho-social issues related interference to academic work | Minimal | 42 | 18 | 0.252 | 0.673 | 1.961 (0.619–6.209) |
Substantial | 41 | 11 | ||||
11. Uninterrupted sleep | ≥ 8 h | 09 | 05 | 0.072 | 1.423 | 4.148 (0.878–19.595) |
< 8 h | 74 | 24 | ||||
12. Satisfaction with time management skills | High | 39 | 12 | 0.397 | − 0.490 | 0.612 (0.197–1.903) |
Less | 44 | 17 | ||||
13. Satisfaction with English language proficiency | High | 74 | 27 | 0.522 | 0.640 | 1.896 (0.267–13.454) |
Less | 09 | 02 | ||||
14. Satisfaction with physical fitness | High | 60 | 24 | 0.820 | 0.142 | 1.153 (0.339–3.916) |
Less | 23 | 05 | ||||
15. Satisfaction with leisure activities | High | 38 | 17 | 0.405 | 0.457 | 1.580 (0.538–4.639) |
Less | 45 | 12 | ||||
16. Satisfaction with family support | High | 76 | 28 | 0.301 | 1.416 | 4.121 (0.281–60.468) |
Less | 07 | 01 | ||||
17. Satisfaction with financial support | High | 74 | 28 | 0.576 | 0.717 | 2.049 (0.166–25.340) |
Less | 09 | 01 | ||||
18. Satisfaction with accommodation | High | 51 | 21 | 0.635 | 0.298 | 1.348 (0.393–4.624) |
Less | 32 | 08 | ||||