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Logistic regression analyses were used to explore their relationships.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that medical assistance, PSQI score, and level of professional identity were independent risk factors for anxiety, and the results of multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that a medium level of professional identity and the PSQI score were independent factors for depression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results show that nurses\u2019 professional identity is negatively related to anxiety and depression after experiencing the COVID-19 public health emergency.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    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