Table 3 Assignment methods of independent variables
Independent variable | Assignment method |
|---|---|
Disease duration (years) | < 1 = 1; 1 ~ 4 = 2; 5 ~ 9 = 3; > 10 = 4 |
Number of disease recurrences (times) | 0 = 1; 1 = 2; 2 = 3; ≥ 3 = 4 |
Positive Coping(scores) | Substitute the original value |
Social support(scores) | Substitute the original value |