TABLE 2.
Baseline Equivalence of Demographic Characteristics and Screening Measures
| Variable | Total (n = 45) | Control/Usual Care (n = 19) | Intervention (n = 26) | Test Statistic | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristic | |||||
| Age M (SD) | 4.1 (0.4) | 4.1 (0.4) | 4.1 (0.4) | −0.20 | .840 |
| Female (%) | 16 (35.6) | 6 (31.6) | 10 (38.5) | 0.23 | .634 |
| African American (%) | 16 (35.6) | 7 (36.8) | 9 (34.6) | 0.02 | .878 |
| Caucasian (%) | 22 (48.9) | 8 (42.1) | 14 (53.8) | 0.61 | .436 |
| IFSP (%) | 12 (26.7) | 4 (21.1) | 8 (30.8) | 0.53 | .467 |
| Screening measures | |||||
| ESP rank | 0.36 | .833 | |||
| Ranked first (%) | 36 (80.0) | 16 (84.2) | 20 (76.9) | ||
| Ranked second (%) | 6 (13.3) | 2 (10.5) | 4 (15.4) | ||
| Ranked third (%) | 3 (6.7) | 1 (5.3) | 2 (7.7) | ||
| Aggressive Behavior Scale M (SD) | 23.4 (5.5) | 23.6 (7.0) | 23.2 (4.3) | 0.26 | .795 |
| Adaptive Behavior Index M (SD) | 20.8 (4.0) | 21.3 (3.6) | 20.5 (4.3) | 0.66 | .514 |
| Maladaptive Behavior Index M (SD) | 32.2 (5.3) | 31.8 (5.9) | 32.5 (5.0) | −0.46 | .646 |
Note. Reported test statistics are t for continuous and χ2 for dichotomous measures. IFSP is percent of children having an individualized family services plan, indicating receipt of special education services. ESP = Early Screening Project.