TABLE 5.
Indirect Effects of Birth Weight on Wave 2 ADHD Symptoms Through the Wave 1 Neurocognitive Functions
Point Est. | SE | 95% BC Bootstrap CI
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Lower | Upper | |||
CBCL/TRF Attention Problems | ||||
Digit Span | .003 | .005 | −.003 | .018 |
Vocabulary | −.006 | .007 | −.028 | .001 |
Symbol Search | < .001 | .004 | −.008 | .009 |
Arithmetic | −.017 | .010 | −.047 | −.003 |
Total | −.020 | .011 | −.049 | −.003 |
DISC ADHD symptoms | ||||
Digit Span | .002 | .003 | −.001 | .012 |
Vocabulary | < .001 | .003 | −.005 | .006 |
Symbol Search | < .001 | .002 | −.002 | .006 |
Arithmetic | −.007 | .005 | −.021 | −.001 |
Total | −.004 | .005 | −.015 | .004 |
Note: Boldface indicates significant mediation. ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Point est. = point estimate of the indirect effect; BC Bootstrap CI = bias corrected confidence intervals; CBCL/TRF = mean composite parent and teacher ratings on the Child Behavior Checklist and Teacher Report Form; DISC = parent reports on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children.