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Table 2 Characteristics of the study population at baseline

From: Psychometric validation of the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Parent Report Form in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Characteristic

Sample 1a

Sample 2b

n

1185

1172

Demographics

  

Age, years, mean (SD)

11.0 (2.9)

11.1 (2.9)

 Age 6–12 years, n (%)

793 (67)

782 (67)

 Age 13–17 years, n (%)

392 (33)

390 (33)

Gender, n (%)

  

 Female

292 (25)

316 (27)

 Male

893 (75)

856 (73)

Clinical measures, mean (SD)

  

ADHD-RS-IV

  

 Total scale

42.0 (6.5)

42.0 (6.5)

 Inattention

19.3 (5.3)

19.3 (5.3)

 Hyperactivity Impulsivity

22.7 (3.2)

22.6 (3.4)

CGI–S

4.9 (0.8)

4.9 (0.8)

WFIRS-P, mean (SD)

  

Family domain

1.24 (0.78)

1.24 (0.76)

Learning and School domain

1.31 (0.65)

1.28 (0.64)

Life Skills domain

1.14 (0.53)

1.11 (0.51)

Child’s Self-Concept domain

0.91 (0.79)

0.90 (0.78)

Social Activities domain

0.96 (0.73)

0.95 (0.71)

Risky Activities domain

0.48 (0.40)

0.46 (0.38)

WFIRS-P summary index

1.03 (0.47)

1.01 (0.45)

  1. aSample 1 refers to the first random split half-sample from the pooled clinical trial data. bSample 2 is the second random split half-sample
  2. ADHD-RS-IVADHD Rating Scale Version IV, CGI–S Clinical Global Impression–Severity, SD standard deviation, WFIRS-P Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Parent Report Form