Table 8 Summary of statistical tests evaluating the relationship between the low frequency/high frequency ratio and various demographic, lifestyle, and psychological variables.

From: Analysis of stress responses in medical students during simulated pericardiocentesis training using virtual reality and 3D-printed mannequin

Variable

Test type

Statistic U/Z or rho

p

Significant

Autolytic risk

Mann-Whitney U

Z = −0.807

0.419

No

Leaving studies

Mann-Whitney U

Z = − 0.567

0.571

No

Family responsibilities

Mann-Whitney U

Z = − 0.684

0.494

No

Working and studying

Mann-Whitney U

Z = − 0.198

0.843

No

Antidepressant use

Mann-Whitney U

Z = − 0.714

0.475

No

Use of anxiolytics

Mann-Whitney U

Z = − 1.738

0.082

No (trend)

Family income

Spearman (ρ)

ρ = − 0.214

0.020

Yes

Study hours

Spearman (ρ)

ρ = − 0.030

0.744

No

Wellbeing level

Spearman (ρ)

ρ = − 0.059

0.521

No