Table 1.
Descriptive data of the sample
| Descriptive data | Control group (n = 100) | Down syndrome group (n = 150) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) Mean ±SD | 6.11 ±4.34 | 5.56 ±3.82 |
t = 1.021 p = 0.309 |
| Gender Male Female |
n (%) 55 (55) 45 (45) |
n (%) 88 (58.7) 62 (41.3) |
χ2 = 0.329 p = 0.566 |
| Residence Urban Rural |
54 (54) 46 (46) |
70 (46.7) 80 (53.3) |
χ2 = 1.291 p = 0.256 |
| Similar condition in family | 2 (2) | 13 (8.7) |
χ2* = 4.728 p = 0.03* |
| Consanguineous parents | 17 (17) | 18 (12) |
χ2 = 1.246 p = 0.264 |
| Maternal age (years) Mean ±SD |
26.01 ±4.12 | 31.27 ±6.65 |
t = 7.7150 p < 0.001* |
t – independent t-test; χ2 – Chi-square test
*
p-value significant if ≤ 0.05
χ2*– corrected Chi-square test (Fisher exact test)