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Subject characteristics at time of injury by gender with comparisons (chi square except where indicated)
| Male (n = 42) | Female (n = 24) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean ± SD) | 16.5 ± 1.8 | 16.4 ± 2.1 | .879* |
| Disorientation, n (%) | 25 (60) | 12 (50) | .388 |
| Anterograde Amnesia, n (%) | 11 (26) | 4 (17) | .374 |
| Retrograde Amnesia, n (%) | 4 (10) | 3 (13) | .699** |
| Loss of Consciousness, n (%) | 6 (14) | 3 (13) | 1.000** |
| Signs Present, n (%) | 31 (74) | 12 (50) | .051 |
Independent samples t-test
Fisher’s exact probability test
