Table 1.
A comparison of sociodemographic characteristics in the SAD and control groups
| Variable | SAD (n = 30) | Control (n = 30) | Statistics | pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 12 (40) | 12 (40) | χ2 = 0.000 | 1.000a |
| Male | 18 (60) | 18 (60) | ||
| Age (yr) | 8.83 (7.44−9.81) | 8.67 (7.75−10.79) | z = −0.510 | 0.610b |
| BMI | 17.13 (15.40−19.44) | 19.28 (16.57−22.05) | z = −2.151 | 0.031b,* |
| Maternal age (yr) | 39.5 (33.75−44.50) | 43 (39.0−46.0) | z = −1.122 | 0.262b |
| Maternal BMI | 26.69 ± 5.94 | 26.01 ± 4.25 | t = −0.510 | 0.612c |
Values are presented as number (%), median (25−75%), or mean ± standard deviation.
SAD, separation anxiety disorder; BMI, body mass index.
aPearson chi-square test pvalue; bMann–Whitney Utest pvalue; cStudent’s ttest pvalue.
*p < 0.05.