Table 1 Characteristics of children assessed by traditional versus triage approach
| Â | Â | Traditional approach | Triage approach |
|---|---|---|---|
(N = 390) | (N = 386) | ||
Age (years)*, M (SD) | Â | 5.7 (0.8) | 6.3 (0.3) |
Gender, N (%) | Boy | 205 (52.6) | 199 (51.6) |
| Â | Girl | 185 (47.4) | 187 (48.4) |
Socio-economic status (SES), N (%) | Low | 130 (33.3) | 129 (33.4) |
| Â | Middle | 130 (33.3) | 130 (33.7) |
| Â | High | 130 (33.3) | 127 (32.9) |