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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Scoliosis | Research article

Morphology and epidemiological study of idiopathic scoliosis among primary school students in Chaozhou, China

Authors: Zemin Cai, Ruibin Wu, Shukai Zheng, Zhaolong Qiu, Kusheng Wu

Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) affects patients’ quality of life, yet there have been few reports of its morphology and epidemiological study in the southeast region of China. The aim of this study is to access the curve characteristics, prevalence, and factors associated with IS in Chaozhou city.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed in 2018, in which scoliosis screening was conducted among 5497 primary school students in Chaozhou city. Then, a case-control study based on the screening involving 2547 children was followed for the exploration of the associated factors. The questionnaires covering demographic characteristics, postural habits, cognition and self-sensation of scoliosis, and physical conditions were addressed for the investigation. ORs with 95%CIs were calculated based on logistic regression analysis to evaluate the factors associated with scoliosis.

Results

The prevalence of IS among primary school students was 6.15% in Chaozhou city, with 4.04% for males and 8.71% for females. The average Cobb angle was 15° (range 8 to 37°). Multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that female (OR=2.45), BMI (OR=0.67), having myopia (OR=1.49), self-sensation of scoliosis with symptoms (OR=5.52), insufficient sleep time (OR=2.65, 3.33), and less exercise time (OR=7.09, 7.29) were significantly associated with IS.

Conclusions

The prevalence of IS among primary school students in Chaozhou was at an average level, and it was significantly higher in females than in males. Lower body mass, having myopia, insufficient sleep time, and lower physical activity were associated with IS.

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Title: Morphology and epidemiological study of idiopathic scoliosis among primary school students in Chaozhou, China
Authors: Zemin Cai
Ruibin Wu
Shukai Zheng
Zhaolong Qiu
Kusheng Wu
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Scoliosis
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1342-078X
Electronic ISSN: 1347-4715
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12199-021-00989-3

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Morphology and epidemiological study of idiopathic scoliosis among primary school students in Chaozhou, China

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Conclusions

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