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Table 4 Assignment of independent variables in multiple linear regression analysis

From: Reproductive concerns and its correlation with fear of recurrence and level of family support in patients of childbearing age with gynecologic malignancies

Independent variable

Type of variable

Assignment situation

Relapse fear

Continuous type variables

The original value is substituted

Family Support

Continuous type variables

The original value is substituted

Number of children

3 Categorical variables

 ≥ 2 = 1 (dummy variables); 1 = 2; 0 = 3

Education level

3 Categorical variables

Junior college and above = 1(dummy variable); High school = 2; Elementary/middle school = 3

Type of treatment

3 Categorical variables

Other = 1 (dummy variables); Chemoradiotherapy = 2; Surgery = 3

Fertility desire

2 Categorical variables

None = 1; Yes = 2