borderline significantp = 0.09
No differences were found between the groups with regard to any of the five temperamental traits about which the mothers were asked (calm/restless, cautious/risky, cuddly/not enjoying touch, consolability, and sociability), but there was a borderline significant difference ( p = 0.09) when considering the cumulative number of these traits that the mother considered problematic; those who reported that their children had a greater number of problematic traits were more likely to attend the appointment.