Table 2. Comparison of the subjective cognition in humanistic spirit of eight-year medical students
Basic characteristics Group A Group B P
(n = 290) (%) (n = 326) (%)
I can maintain public order and resist immoral behaviors with patriotism      
  Totally disagree 1(0.3) 3(0.9) 0.024*
  Disagree 2(0.7) 3(0.9)
  Uncertain 17(5.9) 15(4.6)
  Agree 71(24.5) 53(16.3)
  Totally agree 199(68.6) 252(77.3)
I have national self-esteem, national self-confidence and sense of social responsibility      
  Totally disagree 1(0.3) 2(0.6) 0.001**
  Disagree 3(1) 5(1.5)
  Uncertain 20(6.9) 12(3.7)
  Agree 81(27.9) 56(17.2)
  Totally agree 185(63.9) 251(77.0)
I have a correct and dialectical understanding of Chinese traditional culture and different culture with cultural inclusion      
  Totally disagree 0(0.0) 2(0.6) 0.009**
  Disagree 3(1.0) 7(2.1)
  Uncertain 32(11.0) 22(6.8)
  Agree 91(31.4) 75(23.0)
  Totally agree 164(56.6) 220(67.5)
I advocate human-oriented, human dignity and unlimited care for people      
  Totally disagree 1(0.3) 0(0.0) 0.039*
  Disagree 2(0.7) 4(1.2)
  Uncertain 36(12.4) 27(8.3)
  Agree 84(29.0) 82(25.2)
  Totally agree 167(57.6) 213(65.3)
I can establish a correct outlook on life and values and handle social and personal relationships properly      
  Totally disagree 1(0.3) 1(0.3) 0.136
  Disagree 3(1) 5(1.5)
  Uncertain 22(7.6) 22(6.8)
  Agree 95(32.8) 87(26.7)
  Totally agree 169(58.3) 211(64.7)

The nonparametric test was used for the comparison. P < 0.05 was indicated in bold. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01. Group A (n1 = 290) and group B (n2 = 326) were included.

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