Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Groupsa
| HR-SCZ Group (n = 19) | Control Group (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, No. | ||
| Male | 12 | 16 |
| Female | 7 | 8 |
| Age, range, y | 8–20 | 10–20 |
| Age, y | 14.3 (3.1) | 14.6 (2.6) |
| Full-scale IQ | 96.2 (13.7) | 92.0 (15.9) |
| Educational level, y | 8.4 (2.6) | 9.5 (2.8) |
| GAF score | 76.2 (10.7) | 85.8 (6.5) |
Abbreviations: GAF, Global Assessment of Function subscale of the Structured Interview for Prodromal Symptoms; HR-SCZ, children and adolescent offspring of patients with schizophrenia.
a
Groups did not differ in terms of age, full-scale IQ, education, or distribution of sex. As a group, HR-SCZ subjects showed lower GAF33 scores than controls, suggesting on average transient or slight impairments in social or occupational function. Unless otherwise indicated, data are expressed as mean (SD).