Learned helplessness among vocational nursing students: current status and influencing factors by Yiheng Wang, Chunhong Zhou, Xihong Qian, Ying Zhao, Ling Gao, Wenlan Xu

“…The association between LHS scores and SCL-90 scores was not statistically significant (p = 0.09). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that the following factors were significantly associated with learned helplessness: low per capita household income (< 3000 yuan), non-voluntary choice of major (joint decision, parental preference, or other), non-passive future career orientation (further education or employment), low self-perceived major satisfaction, and poor interpersonal relationships with classmates (P < 0.05). …”
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The efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemo(radio)therapy combined with surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer harboring defective mismatch repair sy... by Huan-Huan Wang, Yuan-Yuan Yan, Hong-Yu Zeng, Yong Wang, Ke-Min Ni, Xin-Ru Yu, Jin-Ming Shi, Hong-Li Li, Jun-Feng Wang, Zhi-Yong Yuan, Qing-Lian Wen, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, Chun-Ze Zhang, Feng-Lin Zang, Mao-Bin Meng

“…The Kaplan-Meier method was utilized to analyze OS and PFS; competing risk methods were employed to evaluate rates of LR and DM. …”
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COVID-19 in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia by T.   S. Chudnova, E. N. Misyurina, E. A. Baryakh, T. N. Tolstykh, L. T. Shimanovskaya, D. E. Gagloeva, E. I. Zhelnova, A. B. Makeshova, K. V. Yatskov, E. N. Zotina, D. D. Ivanova, M. A. Mingalimov, O. L. Kochneva, E. Yu. Grishina, V. N. Yakimets

“…When analyzing the impact of chemotherapy administered a month before or during hospitalization due to coronavirus infection, statistically significant values were not obtained for any of the factors.Conclusion. …”
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Fertility intentions among Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study using a national survey by Mingyan Hao, Chenxiao Zhang, Haofeng Fu, Jingting Zhang, Ziyi Zhang, Baotong Ma, Ruitong Xia, Yuanwei Lu, Jingwen Liu, Hanjia Xin, Yumeng Cao, Saier Yang, Runqing Li, Ji Zhao, Jin Zhang, Zheng Gao, Yaxin Zeng, Yixiao Ding, Zhuolun Ren, Yan Guan, Na Zhang, Jia Li, Yan Ma, Pei Wei, Jingjing Dong, Chen Chen, Yajing Zhou, Jianzhong Zheng, Wei Liu, Lizheng Wang

“…We utilized domain-specific multivariate linear regression analyses, along with gender-stratified models, and examined interaction effects. …”
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Analysis of influencing factors and acting paths of employment intentions of nursing interns (实习护生就业意向的影响因素及作用路径分析) by ZHUANG Jiaxin (庄嘉欣), LIU Qingxian (刘清娴), SU Jing (苏静), ZHANG Danchun (张丹纯), FAN Yunshan (樊蕴珊)

“…Objective To explore the employment intention and influencing factors of nursing interns, and analyze the pathways of these influencing factors. …”
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Postwar nutritional status of lactating mothers: evidence from war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia by Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Akeza Awealom Asgedom, Hailay Gebretnsae, Hagos Degefa Hidru, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Mengistu Hagazi Tequare, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Haftom Gebrehiwot Woldearegay, Tedros Bereket, Gebru Hailu Redae, Muzey Gebremichael Berhe, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Meresa Gebremedhin Weldu, Weldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Mache Tsadik

“…The collected data were managed and analyzed via Stata version 17 software. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariable robust (modified) Poisson regression models were fitted to identify the factors associated with maternal undernutrition, after checking the necessary model assumptions. …”
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Understanding mental health among university students in Kenya: what role do family support and age play? by Bylhah Mugotitsa, Bylhah Mugotitsa, Reinpeter Momanyi, Joseph Kuria, David Amadi, Jacob Masai, Eric Angula, Benjamin Tsofa, Benjamin Tsofa, Jay Greenfield, Jim Todd, Agnes Kiragga

“…Confounders were controlled using multivariable adjustments, with model selection based on both clinical relevance and statistical significance of the variables.ResultsThe prevalence of mental health conditions among students was 30.9%. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout rate and its' associated factors among households in Seyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional... by Segni Mulugeta Tafasa, Yonas Etana, Firezer Belay Keno, Worku Fikadu, Dejene Seyoum

“…The collected data were coded, entered into Epi Info (version 7), and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). …”
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Clinical and Occupational Predictors of Mortality in Ebola Virus Disease: A Commentary from the Democratic Republic of Congo (2018–2020) by Jean Paul Muambangu Milambo, Charles Bitamazire Businge

“…<b>Methods:</b> A total of 3477 EVD cases were included. Descriptive statistics and univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate associations between clinical outcomes and patient characteristics. …”
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Fitting Penalized Estimator for Sparse Covariance Matrix with Left-Censored Data by the EM Algorithm by Shanyi Lin, Qian-Zhen Zheng, Laixu Shang, Ping-Feng Xu, Man-Lai Tang

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The effect of work-family conflict on staff nurses’ job performance: the mediating role of emotional intelligence by Nouf Afit Aldhafeeri, Ebtsam Aly Abou Hashish, Hanaa M. Abo Shereda

“…Descriptive and inferential statistics and path analysis were used to analyze the data. …”
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Analysis of clinical characteristics and risk factors of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in children by Jin-Yue Huang, Ning Wang, Jing-Yao Wang, Hua-Chu Zuo, Juan Li, Yu Zhao

“…Logistic regression was used to compare clinical data and analyze risk factors for CDI recurrence. The recurrent CDI(rCDI) and non-recurrence groups had statistically significant differences in terms of age, comorbidities, prior antibiotic exposure, mode of CDI acquisition (hospital vs. community), colonoscopy(the rationale for colonoscopy data inclusion—diagnosis confirmation or ruling out other causes), treatment selection, levels of interleukin-6 and creatine kinase, and body mass index (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Characteristics and economic burden of hospitalized patients with herpes zoster in China, before vaccination by Peng Chen, Zheng Chen, Yi Xiao, Xiang Chen, Ji Li, Yan Tang, Minxue Shen

“…Spatial join tools and Global or Local Moran’s Index were used for the geographic analysis of hospitalized HZ incidence. Multivariate linear regression models were used to analyze the factors influencing LOS and costs. …”
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Normative Values of Isometric Shoulder Strength Among Healthy Adults by Helen Bradley, Lauren Pierpoint

“…Tables of normative strength data were constructed. Multivariate analyses were performed to analyze the effects of age, gender, weight, height and activity level on isometric shoulder strength…”
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Effectiveness of Stress Coping Skills Training With Psycho-Educational Approach among Caregivers` of Schizophrenic Patients on Family Function And Psychological Wellbeing by ّFarzaneh Sheikholeslami, Javad Khalatbary, Shohreh Ghorbanshiroudi

“…The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (Fisher and chi-square). …”
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Transarterial chemoembolization combined with apatinib in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a prospective, multi-center, real-world study (Ahend-HAP02) by Hang Yuan, Zhen Li, Guang-Shao Cao, Fei Xu, Gang Wu, Peng-Xu Ding, Qiu-Liang Wei, Zu-Kuan Chang, Cheng Xing, Huan-Zhang Niu, Jun Yin, Quan-Jun Yao, Lin Zheng, Jin-Cheng Xiao, Cheng-Shi Chen, Hong-Tao Cheng, Deng-Wei Zong, Wei-Li Xia, Xiang Geng, Xiao-Hui Zhao, Hai-Liang Li, Hong-Tao Hu

“…The difference was statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses demonstrated that the prognostic factors affecting OS were distant metastasis, maximum tumor diameter, TACE duration, and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Clinical characteristics, outcomes, and costs of COVID-19 patients in Thai hospitels: a comparative analysis based on chest X-ray findings by Naruemit Sayabovorn, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Weerachai Srivanichakorn, Thanet Chaisathaphol, Chaiwat Washirasaksiri, Tullaya Sitasuwan, Chonticha Auesomwang, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Pongpol Nimitpunya, Teerapat Attachitwatin, Methee Chayakulkeeree, Pakpoom Phoompoung, Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, Visit Vamvanij, Rungsima Tinmanee

“…Patient demographics, clinical data, vaccination status, treatment modalities, outcomes, and total costs were collected and analyzed via univariable and multivariable statistical methods. …”
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Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study by Hong Ding, Jingtao Wang, Shu Liu, Yafei Xie, Xiaowei Zhang, Jing Yu

“…The study used a cross‐sectional design to analyze data obtained from the NHANES 2011–2014. The significance of the FIB‐4 index correlation with cognitive function in individuals over the age of 60 was evaluated via multivariate regression models. …”
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Directed Connectivity Analysis of the Neuro-Cardio- and Respiratory Systems Reveals Novel Biomarkers of Susceptibility to SUDEP by T. Noah Hutson, Farnaz Rezaei, Nicole M. Gautier, Jagadeeswaran Indumathy, Edward Glasscock, Leonidas Iasemidis

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Regional lymph node invasion in pediatric non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma: an international cohort study from the International Soft Tissue Sarcoma ConsortiumResearch in c... by Daniel Orbach, Matthieu Carton, Amadeus T. Heinz, Lise Borgwardt, J Herve Brisse, Carlo Morosi, Erin R. Rudzinski, Akmal Safwat, Monika Sparber-Sauer, Stephanie Terezakis, Andrea Ferrari, Aaron R. Weiss, William H. Meyer, David O. Walterhouse, Timothy B. Lautz

“…Patients aged 0–21 years with NRSTS prospectively enrolled in European and North American cooperative group trials from October 1, 1990 to October 1, 2018 were included. Descriptive statistics, logistic regressions, and Cox proportional hazards models were used to analyze the data and assess prognostic factors. …”
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