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Table 3 Linear regression models of behaviour change scores from 2009 to 2011 by day occupation

From: Day occupation is associated with psychopathology for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome

  

Unadjusted (n = 103)

Adjusted model (n = 69)

  

Effect size†

95% CI

P value

Effect size†

95% CI

P Value

Mean item scores

Open employment

Baseline

Baseline

 

Training

−0.08

−0.21, 0.05

0.217

−0.10

−0.23, 0.04

0.152

 

Sheltered employment

−0.01

−0.09, 0.06

0.728

−0.01

−0.10, 0.09

0.894

 

Day recreation programs

−0.14

−0.24, −0.05

0.002

−0.15

−0.29, −0.01

0.034

  1. Note: Variables in adjusted model: age, gender, family income (imputed variable), functioning in 2004, behaviour in 2004.
  2. Note: Positive behaviour score refers to an improvement in behaviour from 2009 to 2011.
  3. †Effect size is the estimated difference in the behaviour change score between each group and the reference group (open employment).
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BMC Psychiatry

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