Table 2.
Demographic Characteristics of Participants at Baseline
| No SI During Ages 3–7 (n = 258) | SI During Ages 3–7 (n = 34) | Statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Gender (% male) | 50 | 67 | χ(1)2 = 3.93* |
| Age, mean (SD) | 5.33 (0.83) | 5.47 (1.03) | t(304) = −0.90 |
| Age at follow-up, mean (SD) | 9.52 (0.89) | 9.90 (0.72) | t(221) = −1.81 |
| Income-to-needs ratio, mean (SD) | 2.07 (1.09) | 1.71 (1.10) | t(301) = 1.77 |
| Traumatic life events, mean (SD) | 3.46 (3.67) | 5.24 (6.40) | t(300) = −1.56 |
| Maternal Psychopathology (% present) | |||
| Maternal history of suicide attempts | 7 | 9 | χ(1)2 = 0.26 |
| Maternal depression | 37 | 57 | χ(1)2 = 5.12* |
| Maternal bipolar | 5 | 12 | χ(1)2 = 1.81 |
| Maternal anxiety | 11 | 30 | χ(1)2 = 7.83** |
| Maternal ADHD | 3 | 3 | χ(1)2 = 0.00 |
| Maternal substance abuse | 5 | 15 | χ(1)2 = 4.93* |
| Maternal CD | 4 | 12 | χ(1)2 = 4.70* |
| Maternal total number of diagnoses, mean (SD) | 0.76 (1.02) | 1.45 (1.03) | t(300) = −3.66*** |
| 1st or 2nd degree relative with a history of suicide attempts | 26 | 27 | χ(1)2 = 0.28 |
| Early Childhood Psychopathology (ages 3–7; % present) | |||
| Depression diagnosis | 36 | 76 | χ(1)2 = 17.70*** |
| ADHD | 18 | 64 | χ(1)2 = 33.40*** |
| ODD/CD diagnosis | 31 | 79 | χ(1)2 = 27.99*** |
| PTSD diagnosis | 5 | 6 | χ(1)2 = 0.08 |
| Anxiety diagnosis | 32 | 59 | χ(1)2 = 9.27** |
Note: Means and standard deviations are presented for continuous variables. ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; CD = conduct disorder; PTSD = posttraumatic stress disorder; ODD = oppositional defiant disorder.
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