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Table 3 Results of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire (n = 48) and frequency of abnormalities in relation to healthy controls

From: Propionic acidemia: clinical course and outcome in 55 pediatric and adolescent patients

SDQ subscale

% of abnormal findings in study cohort of PA patients

% of abnormal findings in healthy controls

Frequency of abnormal findings in PA patients in relation to healthy controls

Emotional symptoms

25

9

2.8

Conduct problems

20

15

1.3

Hyperactivity/inattention

11

8

1.4

Peer relationship problems

41

12

3.4

Total difficulties score (generated from subscale 1–4)

28

7

4.0

 

(in addition borderline abnormalities in 20%)

  

Prosocial behaviour

34

3.6

9.4

Impact on child’s life

29