Table 1. Demographics and clinical characteristics of the participants.
| Mothers showing neglect (N=10) | Healthy mothers (N=10) | Testa | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother age: mean (±s.d.) years | 32.7 (±3.9) | 34.8 (±5.1) | W=62 | 0.18 |
| Infant age: mean (±s.d.) months | 26.2 (±9.4) | 23.2 (±7.7) | W=36.5 | 0.51 |
| Infant sex: % of male (N) | 60% (6 males, 4 females) | 40% (4 males, 6 females) | Fisherb | 0.82 |
| DC 0–3 PIRGAS score: mean (±s.d.) | 38.7 (±14.6) | 78.6 (±10.2) | W=87 | <0.001 |
Abbreviation: DC 0–3 PIRGAS, Parent–Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale from the diagnostic classification 0 to 3.
a
Wilcoxon test unless specified.
b
Odds ratio=1.81; 95% confidence interval (0.22–16.64).