TABLE 3.
Neuropsychology: Mean IQ and Processing Speed Index (WPPSI-III), Visual Attention and Design Copying (NEPSY) Scores
| Variable | Controls, Mean (SD) | SDB, Mean (SD) | Group Difference (P) | P Adjusted for CBFV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIQ | 112.5 (10.8) | 110.2 (13.7) | NS | |
| PIQ | 104.4 (9.8) | 105.1 (13.2) | NS | |
| FSIQ | 110.3 (8.0) | 108.3 (13.0) | NS | |
| Processing speed quotient | 106.1 (11.7) | 95.8 (14.9) | t29 = -2.1 (.044) | .265 |
| Visual attention (scaled score) | 12.5 (3.2) | 10.5 (2.4) | t35 = -2.1 (.037) | .304 |
| Design copying (raw score) | 33.7 (16.6) | 32.0 (13.3) | NS |
Significant group differences for measures of visual attention and processing speed were reduced with the inclusion of CBFV as a covariate, indicating that factors associated with this variable may contribute to the relationship between SDB and cognitive deficit. NS indicates not significant.