Table 2

Teacher-rated SDQ total and subscale abnormal scores comparing the study sample with normative data

Teacher SDQ
SDQ total and subscales (abnormal cut-off)Boysp ValueGirlsp Value
NormsStudyNormsStudy
n=4073n=143n=4135n=228
Total problems (≥16, %)13.726.65.610.5
OR (95% CI)2.16 (1.48 to 3.17)<0.0011.98 (1.27 to 3.08)0.003
Hyperactivity/inattention (≥7, %)19.125.96.48.8
OR (95% CI)1.48 (1.01 to 2.17)0.0451.40 (0.87 to 2.26)0.162
Emotional problems (≥6, %)4.99.14.57.9
OR (95% CI)1.94 (1.08 to 3.49)0.0231.82 (1.10 to 3.01)0.020
Conduct problems (≥4, %)11.522.45.18.3
OR (95% CI)2.22 (1.48 to 3.33)<0.0011.69 (1.04 to 2.76)0.036
Peer problems (≥5, %)8.617.55.67.9
OR (95% CI)2.25 (1.44 to 3.52)<0.0011.44 (0.88 to 2.38)0.151
Prosocial (<4, %)18.725.97.65.7
OR (95% CI)1.52 (1.03 to 2.22)0.0330.74 (0.42 to 1.30)0.293
  • Italics type highlights ORs, which indicate increased risk in the study sample.

  • SDQ, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.