Table 1.
Summary of baseline characteristics and ADHD measures (n = 232)
| Variable | n (%) or Mean (s.d.) |
|---|---|
| Female sex | 125 (53.9%) |
| Age | |
| 3–5 | 16 (6.9%) |
| 6–9 | 143 (61.6%) |
| 10–12 | 73 (31.5%) |
| Primary caregiver | |
| Mother | 210 (90.5%) |
| Grandmother | 14 (6.0%) |
| Aunt | 3 (1.3%) |
| Step-mother | 4 (1.7%) |
| Sibling | 1 (0.4%) |
| Born >1 month pre-term | 40 (17.2%) |
| History of malaria | 227 (97.8%) |
| HIV (proxy variables) | |
| On HAART | 10 (4.3%) |
| On opportunistic infection prophylaxis | 19 (8.2%) |
| Body mass index | 14.1 (1.5) |
| Mean ADHD-RS-IV scores | |
| Total score | 12.3 (8.6) |
| Inattention score | 6.23 (4.8) |
| Hyperactivity/impulsivity score | 6.07 (4.6) |
| ADHD prevalence | |
| ALL subtypes | 13 (5.6%) |
| Combined subtype | 5 (2.2%) |
| Inattentive only | 6 (2.6%) |
| Hyperactive/impulsive only | 2 (0.9%) |