Results of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire—impact score
| Complicated meningitis n (%) | Uncomplicated meningitis n (%) | Control n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *RR=3.48, 95% CI=2.56 to 4.73, χ2=74.7, p<0.001. | |||
| †RR=2.46, 95% CI=1.78 to 3.39, χ2=32.8, p<0.001. | |||
| ‡RR=1.59, 95% CI=1.25 to 2.03, χ2=14.0, p<0.001. | |||
| §RR=1.44, 95% CI=1.13 to 1.84, χ2=8.5, p<0.05. | |||
| Parent’s response | |||
| Impact score | |||
| Not normal | 118 (35)* | 96 (25)† | 47 (10) |
| Normal | 215 (65) | 287 (75) | 414 (90) |
| Subtotal | 333 | 383 | 461 |
| No information | 15 | 8 | 19 |
| Total | 348 | 391 | 480 |
| Teacher’s response | |||
| Impact score | |||
| Not normal | 98 (38)‡ | 103 (35)§ | 82 (24) |
| Normal | 158 (62) | 195 (65) | 259 (76) |
| Subtotal | 256 | 298 | 341 |
| No information | 92 | 93 | 139 |
| Total | 348 | 391 | 480 |