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. 2014 Oct-Dec;12(4):467–472. doi: 10.1590/S1679-45082014AO3237

Table 2. Determining factors in the acquisition of skills for laparoscopy by Medical students.

Determining factors Univariate
Multivariate
p value 95% CI OR p value
Age 0.87      
Gender 0.29      
2nd year undergraduates 0.006 1.5-14.9 4.8 0.007
Left hand dominant 0.31      
No intention in surgical carrier 0.99      
No perception of developed manual skills 0.18     0.79
No videogame practice 0.43      

95% CI: 95% confidence interval; OR: odds ratio.