Table 1.
Clinical and demographic characteristics of the participants.
| Variable | Control | 1–2 Assaults | 3+ Assaults |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Age | 15.35 (2.29) | 16.20 (1.44) | 16.26 (1.75) |
| IQ | 117.34 (21.411)a | 101.58 (18.913) | 100.61 (19.011)a |
| Ethnicity | |||
| White | 60.0% | 50.0% | 61.1% |
| Black | 20.0% | 33.3% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic, Latina | 3.3% | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Native American | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other |
13.3% |
8.3% |
11.1% |
| Direct Assaults | .00 (.00) | 1.33 (.492)a | 4.72 (1.447)a |
| % sexual assault | 0.0% | 66.7% | 88.9% |
| % physical assault | 0.0% | 50.0% | 88.9% |
| PTSD Diagnsosis % | 0.0% | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| Mood Disorder % | 0.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Anxiety Disorder % | 0.0% | 66.7% | 72.2% |
| CAPS total severity | n/a | 39.42 (29.03) | 45.28 (30.86) |
| UCLA PTSD RI | n/a | 27.17 (19.43) | 30.72 (15.18) |
| CBCL Anxiety | 2.30 (2.25)a, b | 5.67 (6.08)a | 10.17 (5.97)b |
| CBCL Depression | 1.47 (1.89)a, b | 4.92 (3.90)a | 5.33 (2.99)b |
| Psychiatric Medications | |||
| SSRI | 0.0% | 30.8% | 38.9% |
| SNRI | 0.0% | 7.7% | 0% |
| NDRI | 0.0% | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Mood Stabilizer | 0.0% | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| Benzo | 0.0% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| Stimulants | 0.0% | 15.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Note. Values represent means (SDs in parentheses) or percentages. Groups with matching superscripts were significantly different (p<.05). CAPS = Clinician Administered PTSD Scale. UCLA PTSD RI = UCLA PTSD Reaction Index. CBCL =Child-behavior checklist. Mood disorder includes major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.