Table 4.
Comparison of the case and control groups for psychological development variables
| Variable | NCDS variable | Cases | Controls | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSAG total score, age 7 | n455 | 9.08 (8.29) | 6.62 (7.36) | 0.35* |
| BSAG total score, age 11 | n1008 | 10.17 (9.53) | 6.43 (7.10) | 0.45* |
| Ideal age for marriage | From n2809 | 20.66 (2.54) | 21.81 (2.26) | −0.48* |
| Ideal age for family | From n2810 | 22.67 (2.75) | 23.96 (2.55) | −0.49* |
| No lessons about conception | From n2825 | Yes 63/no 335 | Yes 58/no 396 | OR 1.28 |
| Needs more info about conception | From n2858 | Yes 129/no 247 | Yes 135/no 305 | OR 1.12 |
Given are descriptive statistics for each group (means and standard deviations or frequencies, as appropriate), and effect size of the case–control comparison (Cohen’s d or OR, as appropriate). *P < 0.05.