Table 4 Coding independent variables
From: Benefit finding in chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study
Independent Variables | Methods of Coding |
|---|---|
Age | 1="18–39”;*2="40–59">3="≥60” |
Duration of HD | *1=“<1 year”;2="1–5 years">3=”>5 years” |
Knowledge of HD | *1="No understanding”;2="Partial understanding">3="Adequate understanding">4="Complete understanding” |
Self-efficacy | Original numerical value |
Family support | Original numerical value |
Friend support | Original numerical value |
Other support | Original numerical value |
Positive coping | Original numerical value |