Table 1.
Demographics and Clinical Characteristics for CHD and Control Participants
| Variable | CHD (n=66) | Control (n=40) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| At inclusion | |||
| Age, y | 25.6±5.2 | 25.6±4.7 | 0.961 |
| Height, cm | 170±11 | 175±8 | 0.029 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.4±4.1 | 23.0±3.2 | 0.062 |
| Male [n, (%)] | 20 (30) | 14 (35) | 0.616 |
| Education | |||
| ISCED primary education [n, (%)] | 3 (5) | 0 (0) | 0.171 |
| ISCED secondary education [n, (%)] | 49 (74) | 26 (65) | 0.311 |
| ISCED tertiary education [n, (%)] | 14 (21) | 14 (35) | 0.119 |
| Pedagogical psychological counselinga [n, (%)] | 10 (15) | 1 (3) | 0.038 |
| Special teachingb [n, (%)] | 30 (45) | 6 (15) | 0.001 |
| Dyslexia [n, (%)] | 11 (17) | 0 (0) | 0.006 |
| Dyscalculia [n, (%)] | 4 (6) | 1 (3) | 0.353 |
Data are presented as mean±SD or as absolute numbers with relative percentages. BMI indicates body mass index; CHD, congenital heart defect; and ISCED, International Standard Classification of Education 2011.
a
Received pedagogical psychological counseling during primary or secondary school.
b
Received special teaching during primary or secondary school.