Table 1.
Baseline and outcome characteristics
| Inpatients (N = 32) | Outpatients (N = 32) | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex [n (%) male] | 17 (53%) | 18 (56%) | 0.80 |
| Age | 10.84 (0.23) | 10.59 (0.27) | 0.48 |
| T1–T2 time interval (in days) | 101.41 (10.70) | 168.56 (18.29) | 0.002 |
| Baseline | |||
| PaedSa scores | |||
| Societal devaluation | 2.39 (0.10) | 2.34 (0.13) | 0.76 |
| Personal rejection | 0.45 (0.06) | 0.28 (0.06) | 0.04 |
| Self-stigma | 2.37 (0.16) | 2.10 (0.16) | 0.23 |
| Secrecy | 2.94 (0.11) | 2.78 (0.14) | 0.38 |
| CGASb | 37.39 (2.94) | 60.48 (2.09) | < 0.001 |
| Parental-reported SDQc scores | |||
| Emotional problems | 6.06 (0.44) | 6.23 (0.49) | 0.81 |
| Peer problems | 4.03 (0.46) | 3.97 (0.44) | 0.92 |
| Conduct problems | 3.58 (0.47) | 3.53 (0.41) | 0.94 |
| Hyperactivity problems | 5.68 (2.76) | 6.69 (0.43) | 0.13 |
| Self-reported PEDSQL score | 55.46 (3.25) | 59.04 (3.72) | 0.47 |
| Follow-up | |||
| PaedS scores | |||
| Societal devaluation | 2.26 (0.13) | 2.20 (0.11) | 0.69 |
| Personal rejection | 0.28 (0.06) | 0.21 (0.04) | 0.33 |
| Self-stigma | 2.27 (0.15) | 1.82 (0.13) | 0.01 |
| Secrecy | 2.73 (0.11) | 2.48 (0.13) | 0.13 |
| CGAS | 61.63 (2.32) | 62.63 (2.29) | 0.76 |
| Parental-reported SDQ scores | |||
| Emotional problems | 4.68 (0.46) | 6.16 (0.52) | 0.04 |
| Peer problems | 3.07 (0.44) | 3.56 (0.38) | 0.39 |
| Conduct problems | 2.84 (0.48) | 3.53 (0.43) | 0.29 |
| Hyperactivity problems | 4.45 (0.60) | 6.91 (0.42) | 0.001 |
| Self-reported PEDSQL score | 66.98 (2.68) | 59.97 (3.15) | 0.10 |
Values expressed as M (SE) unless otherwise specified
PaedS Paediatric Self-Stigmatization Scale, CGAS Children’s Global Assessment Scale, SDQ Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, PEDSQL Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0