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Table 1 Baseline and COVID-19 pandemic sample characteristics (N = 214)

From: Does pre-COVID impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the COVID-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study.

Baseline sample

Statistic

Mean Age in Years

M = 17.81 (SD = .71)

Sex (1 = female)

119 (55.6%)

Living in Informal Housing

21 (9.9%)

HIV Positive

9 (4.6%)

Correct Class for Age

97 (45.5%)

Household Cash Grant Receipt

117 (54.9%)

COVID-19 pandemic sample

 Mean Age in Years

M = 19.53, (SD = .60)

 Number of People in Household

M = 3.79, (SD = 1.91)

 Food Insecurity Score (0–27)

M = 7.68 (SD = 5.95; range 0–22)

  1. For assessment of baseline characteristics, data from the 3-months follow-up were used, since this was when the BART was completed