Table 3.
Gender difference in effect factors of cognitive improvements in schizophrenia.
| Cognitive improvement | PANSS symptoms improvement | B | β | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of information processing | Negative symptoms | -1.90 | -0.713 | -5.56 | <.01 |
| Attention/vigilance | Negative symptoms | -1.26 | -0.59 | -4.09 | <.01 |
| Verbal learning | Negative symptoms | -2.10 | -0.68 | -5.08 | <.01 |
| Working memory | Negative symptoms | -1.27 | -0.54 | -3.60 | <.01 |
| Visual learning | Negative symptoms | -2.10 | -0.68 | -5.08 | <.01 |
| Problem solving | Negative symptoms | -1.57 | -0.58 | -3.90 | <.01 |
| Social cognition | Negative symptoms | -1.47 | -0.58 | -3.95 | <.01 |
| Overall Composite scores | Negative symptoms | -2.56 | -0.77 | -6.75 | <.01 |
PANSS, Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale.