Influential factors on the results of the comprehensive basic sciences exam (CBSE) among the medical alumni of Kashan University of Medical Sciences

Identifying and controlling the risk factors is necessary in order to prevent the failure in CBSE. So, this study was performed to determine the effective factors on the results of CBSE in the medical Alumni of Kaums. All of the alumni whose CBSE results were recorded in the files from 1986 till 2003 (n=305) were selected in this cross-sectional study. Data were gathered by a questionnaire including the results of CBSE, and educational and demographic data. The prevalence of failure in CBSE was calculated. Chi-square, Fisher exact test, independent t-test, multivariate stepwise linear regression, logistic regression, crude and adjusted odds Ratio were used to analyze the status of the probable risk factors. The prevalence of failure in the CBSE was 4.9%. Univariate analysis showed that temporary student transfers to other universities, delay in passing basic sciences courses, low GPA in basic sciences courses and high school, older age and non-regional quota increase the failure risk in CBSE; in this regard, multivariate logistic regression reported that GPA in basic sciences courses is the only significant effective factor. In addition, the basic sciences GPA was reported as the most important influential factor on the score of basic sciences exam. The risk factors of failure in CBSE should be controlled, so it is necessary to plan for the student's preparation, identifying the students at risk and supporting them.