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Table 3 SDQ-C mean scores between males and females of HIV-infected children in southwestern China

From: Behavioral and emotional difficulties and HIV treatment outcomes among HIV-infected children in rural southwestern China

 

Scores (Mean, SD)

t

P-value

Male

Female

Total difficulties score

12.26 (5.15)

12.17 (5.61)

0.15

0.880

Emotional symptoms*

2.41 (2.19)

3.08 (2.45)

−2.60

0.010

Conduct problems

2.67 (1.66)

2.39 (1.69)

1.51

0.133

Hyperactivity/Inattention

3.60 (1.83)

3.57 (1.93)

0.14

0.886

Peer problems**

3.58 (1.56)

3.13 (1.44)

2.70

0.007

Prosocial behavior**

6.24 (2.05)

7.12 (2.13)

−3.79

0.000

  1. SDQ-C Chinese version of the self-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, SD Standard deviation
  2. Independent sample T-tests were performed for all comparisons. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01