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ArticleEnvironmental health and preventive medicine2021

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

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

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Zemin CaiDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Rd, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong Province, China.
Ruibin WuChaozhou People's Hospital, Chaozhou, 521000, Guangdong Province, China.
Shukai ZhengDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Rd, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhaolong QiuDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Rd, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong Province, China.
Kusheng WuDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Rd, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong Province, China. kswu@stu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5163-2524
Shantou University · CNChaozhou Central Hospital · CN

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2019A1515010891
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIdiopathic 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsThe 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.

conclusionsThe 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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Case-Control StudiesChildChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEpidemiologic StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMyopiaRisk FactorsSchoolsScoliosisStudentsAssociated factorsIdiopathic scoliosisPrevalenceScoliosis screening

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