Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of non-referred and referred samples
| Non-referred sample (n = 1228) | Referred sample (n = 247) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Boys | 620 (50.5%) | 152 (61.5%) |
| Girls | 608 (49.5%) | 95 (38.5%) |
| Mean age | 8.1 (1.3) | 8.8 (1.6) |
| Region | ||
| Southeast | 66.2% | 0% |
| Northeast | 26.9% | 0% |
| South | 6.9% | 100% |