Table 2.
Demographic variables,clinical characteristics and whole brain tissue volumes of the subjects
| Characteristic | BN (N = 34) Mean ± SD | HC (N = 34) Mean ± SD | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 22.85 ± 3.89 | 22.26 ± 2.53 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.46 ± 2.80 | 20.52 ± 1.52 | NS |
| Duration of illness (years)a | 2.92 ± 2.35 | – | – |
| Education (years) | 15.53 ± 2.43 | 16.09 ± 2.45 | NS |
| CSES global scorea | 33.24 ± 3.56 | – | |
| RSES global scorea | 25.76 ± 5.47 | – | |
| Whole brain tissue volumes (VBM) | |||
| Grey matter volume (ml) | 660.56 ± 34.17 | 662.97 ± 37.11 | NS |
| White matter volume (ml) | 525.68 ± 39.46 | 526.02 ± 48.38 | NS |
| CSF volume (ml) | 227.69 ± 22.82 | 212.68 ± 24.09 | < 0.05 |
| Total intracranial volume (ml) | 1413.94 ± 78.41 | 1401.67 ± 91.04 | NS |
NS not significant, BMI body mass index;
CSES the Core Self-Evaluation Scale, RSES the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
aat the time of scaning