Child Behaviour Checklist parental report scales of behavioural difficulties at 24 months in each of the study groups
| Outcome | SGA | TGA | AGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total problem score | 15.5 (9–26.5) | 23.9 (12–31) | 18 (9–28) |
| p Value | 0.53 | 0.17 | – |
| Internal raw score | 3 (1–6) | 3.5 (1–7) | 3 (1–7) |
| p Value | 0.58 | 0.82 | – |
| External raw score | 7 (2.75–11) | 7.5 (4.75–14.0) | 8 (4–11) |
| p Value | 0.78 | 0.03 | – |
| ADH subscale | 2 (1–5) | 4.0 (1.75–5.25) | 3 (1–4) |
Data are median (IQR).
Statistical significance set at p<0.05. p Value denotes difference between study groups and reference AGA group calculated by Mann-Whitney U test.
ADH, attention-deficit hyperactivity; AGA, appropriate-for-gestational age; SGA, small-for-gestational age; TGA, thin-for-gestational age.