Table 3.
Mean differences between CFS group and controls on school functioning, fatigue and emotional symptoms.
| CFS group (n = 39) | Control group (n = 28) | Mean difference* (95% CI) | p-value, β | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD, range) | ||||
| School absence, % | 42.10 (29.75, 0–100) | 5 (8.39, 0–30) | −36.7 (−49.74, −23.65) | <0.0001, 0.62 |
| Quality of life in the school setting | 37.25 (16.60, 0–70) | 77.59 (14.05, 50–100) | 38.30 (29.82, 46.78) | <0.0001, 0.76 |
| School participation† | 81.70 (13.74, 40–100) | 98.36 (4.64, 80–100) | 15.87 (9.63, 22.12) | <0.0001, 0.58 |
| School connectedness | 67.0 (13.10, 38–87) | 73.59 (11.03, 44–90) | 6.98 (.10, 13.86) | 0.047, 0.27 |
| Academic performance | 101.11 (12.38, 70–125) | 111.81 (11.58, 82–129) | 5.98 (0.78, 11.17) | 0.025, 0.23 |
| Fatigue | 36.01 (15.0, 11.11–77.78) | 73.23 (12.20, 41.67–95.83) | 37.99 (30.13, 45.84) | <0.0001, 0.80 |
| Emotional symptoms | 4.29 (2.84, 0–9) | 2.34 (1.80, 0–7) | −1.70 (−3.05, −0.35) | 0.015, 0.33 |
*
All variables are adjusted for age and estimated FSIQ; CFS, chronic fatigue syndrome.
†
NCFS = 35, NControl = 28.