Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of ASD and healthy control children.
| Demographic Characteristics | Control (n=32) | ASD (n=35) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Years)a | 5.87 ± 0.38 (2 − 9) | 5.65 ± 0.33 (2 − 9) | 0.672α |
| Male children [n (%)] | 22 (68.75%) | 27 (77.19%) | 0.582β |
| BMI (Kg/m2)a | 15.57 ± 0.48 (12.77–19.56) | 15.43 ± 0.45 (12.75–24.32) | 0.835α |
| Per capita monthly family income | |||
| 150 dollar-200 dollar | 10 (31.2%) | 14 (40%) | 0.456β |
| 201 dollar-250 dollar | 22 (68.8%) | 21 (60%) | |
| Educational history of the mother | |||
| Graduate | 23 (71.9%) | 24 (68.6%) | 0.768β |
| Under-graduate | 9 (28.1%) | 11 (31.4%) | |
| Mother's occupation during conception | |||
| Household activities | 8 (25%) | 19 (54.3%) | 0.015β |
| Service | 24 (75%) | 16 (45.7%) | |
aData are expressed as mean ± SE (range) and percentage (%).
αStatistical analysis was done by independent sample t-test and βChi square test. n=number of children in each group; ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder; BMI=Body Mass Index.