Table 3. Comparison of the subjective cognition in interpersonal communication of eight-year medical students
Basic characteristics Group A Group B P
(n = 290) (%) (n = 326) (%)
I can handle love relationship properly and deal well with interpersonal relationship      
  Totally disagree 1(0.3%) 4(1.2%) 0.011*
  Disagree 10(3.5%) 13(4.0%)
  Uncertain 76(26.2%) 66(20.3%)
  Agree 116(40.0%) 105(32.2%)
  Totally agree 87(30.0%) 138(42.3%)
I can integrate into the new environment, communicate with students from different institutes, and take an active part in activities      
  Totally disagree 6(2.0%) 10(3.1%) 0.001**
  Disagree 22(7.6%) 32(9.8%)
  Uncertain 89(30.7%) 59(18.1%)
  Agree 109(37.6%) 101(31.0%)
  Totally agree 64(22.1%) 124(38.0%)
I can't express inner feelings, causing abnormal behaviors      
  Totally disagree 155(53.4%) 196(60.1%) 0.211
  Disagree 68(23.4%) 61(18.7%)
  Uncertain 33(11.4%) 25(7.7%)
  Agree 19(6.6%) 20(6.1%)
  Totally agree 15(5.2%) 24(7.4%)

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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