VLBW (n = 56) | SGA (n = 60) | Control (n = 83) | |
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Values are mean (SD). | |||
***p < 0.001 v controls. Three group comparisons performed with analysis of variance and Scheffe’s post hoc test for parametric data, and Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test for non-parametric data. | |||
†Teachers’ report was missing for 11 VLBW, eight SGA, and 11 control adolescents. | |||
ADHD rating scale IV, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder rating scale IV32,33; ASSQ, autism spectrum screening questionnaire31; CGAS, children’s global assessment scale30; VLBW, very low birth weight; SGA, small for gestational age. | |||
ADHD rating scale IV (teachers’ report)† | |||
Attention score | 7.1 (6.0)*** | 5.1 (6.4) | 3.8 (5.9) |
Hyperactivity score | 2.7 (4.4) | 3.0 (5.3) | 2.1 (4.4) |
Total score | 9.8 (9.0)*** | 8.1 (10.9) | 5.9 (10.0) |
ASSQ sum score | 5.5 (5.9)*** | 3.0 (4.7) | 2.0 (2.7) |
CGAS score | 72.8 (16.5)*** | 82.3 (10.8) | 85.3 (8.2) |