Table 2.

Various neuropyschological assessment test results are shown along with their mean ± SD. Results of pairwise statistical comparisons are also shown with their respective p-values and effect size. p-Values are represented by the letter “p” and effect size is represented by letter “d”. NS: Non-significant.

Neuropsychological scores	Control (N = 19)	Fighters (N = 214)	Control vs fighters
Verbal memory	53.21 ± 3.81	51.43 ± 4.91	NS (p = 0.11); d = 0.1
Processing speed	66.21 ± 15.75	52.47 ± 10.99	p < 0.001; d = 0.3
Psychomotor speed	199 ± 24.04	171.28 ± 22.95	p < 0.001; d = 0.3
Reaction time	660.42 ± 84.28	709.59 ± 100.32	p = 0.02; d = 0.16