Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of the Children in the Two Groups
| Characteristics | Treatment Group (n=47) | Control Group (n=44) | Statistical Magnitude | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (IQR) | 1.00(0.75,1.97) | 1.92(1.00,3.00) | Z=−2.989 | 0.003 |
| Gender, n(%) | χ2=0.017 | 0.897 | ||
| Male | 25(53.19) | 24(54.55) | ||
| Female | 22(46.81) | 20(45.45) | ||
| Developmental score, mean±SD | ||||
| Gross motor | 57.4±15.3 | 56.9±16.5 | t=0.149 | 0.882 |
| Fine motor | 58.2±17.0 | 59.4±18.1 | t=0.319 | 0.750 |
| Adaptability | 54.0±13.8 | 54.9±18.5 | t=0.274 | 0.785 |
| Language | 48.6±14.3 | 51.2±16.1 | t=0.825 | 0.411 |
| Personal-social | 52.3±13.9 | 53.9±15.6 | t=0.513 | 0.609 |
| SM standard score | 8.70±0.60 | 8.40±0.70 | t=1.602 | 0.113 |
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; SD, standard deviation; SM, social maturity scale.