*2.3. Statistical Analysis*

Data were analyzed using an independent *t*-test, Pearson's Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test to assess differences between those who received only one consultation and those who received two or more consultations. To confirm factors associated with the number of consultations, multivariate logistic regression analysis with the forward selection method (selection criterion: *p* < 0.05) was applied, using the demographic and clinical characteristics of the subjects as independent variables. All statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS statistics version 25.0 software (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). A value of *p* < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
