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World J Psychiatry. Nov 19, 2025; 15(11): 110018
Published online Nov 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i11.110018
Table 2 Factors affecting depression after surgery for thyroid cancer
Variable name
Influencing factor
Variable assignment
X1Age (years)< 60 = 0, ≥ 60 = 1
X2Record of formal schoolingHigh school and above = 0, high school below = 1
X3Per capita monthly household income (yuan)> 5000 = 0, 3000-5000 = 1, < 3000 = 2
X4131I treatmentNo = 0, yes = 1
X5Coping styleFacing = 0, avoidance/surrender = 1
X6Social supportNo = 0, yes = 1
YDepression symptomsNo = 0, yes = 1


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