Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants (N = 179).
| Variables | Boys (n = 87, 48.6%) | Girls (n = 92, 51.4%) | p for differencea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 9.0 (1) | 9.0 (1) | 0.09 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 16.2 (2.9) | 16.4 (3.2) | 0.62 |
| Dominant hand right (left) | 93.6% | 95.5% | 0.52 |
| Maximal hand grip strength (kg) | 14.0 (4.7) | 13.0 (5) | 0.01 |
Values are presented as medians (interquartile range) or percentages in case of categorical variables.
a
Significant differences tested using Wilcoxon-Tests for non-normally distributed interval and ordinal data and Chi-Square-Test for categorical variables.