Health-related risky behaviors and their risk factors in adolescents with high-functioning autism

Table 3 Comparison of Adolescent Health-related Risky Behavior Inventory total score and subscale scores between the two groups

Total scale/subscales	Autism group, n = 110	Control group, n = 110	Z	P value
Total score	55.0 (38, 177)	49.5 (38, 88)	-3.314	0. 001
Aggression and violence	15.0 (10, 50)	13.0 (10, 29)	-3.045	0.002
Health compromising behavior	10.0 (5, 19)	8.0 (5, 17)	-2.213	0.027
Rule breaking	10.0 (7, 35)	9.5 (7, 18)	-0.741	0. 458
Unprotected sex	5.0 (5, 25)	5.0 (5, 7)	-4.197	< 0. 001
Suicide and self-injury	6.0 (5, 25)	5.0 (5, 17)	-2.581	0.010
Substance use	6.0 (6, 25)	6.0 (6, 9)	-0.766	0. 444

Higher scores represent more frequent health-related risky behaviors.