ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2025
University Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Spine Health.
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- Unveiling the sedentary epidemic through insights from college students in Guangdong.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Prolonged sedentary behavior and electronic device use jeopardize university students' cervical spine health. This study investigated their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning cervical spine health. Methods: From May 25 to June 16, 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among students at various Chinese universities. Demographic data and KAP scores were collected using self-developed questionnaires. Using 60% and 80% as cut-off values, KAP levels were categorized into three tiers: knowledge (inadequate: 0-7, moderate: 8-11, good: 12-15), attitudes (negative: 8-23, neutral: 24-31, positive: 32-39), and practices (inappropriate: 7-20, moderate: 21-28, proactive: 29-35). Results: Of 1,956 valid questionnaires, their mean age was 19.88 ± 1.40 years, with 71.8% of female gender. Notably, 75.9% reported daily electronic device use ≥4 hours. Regarding initial device acquisition, 37.1% obtained devices in middle school, 30.6% in high school, 22.5% in elementary school, and 9.9% in college. Mean knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores were 10.4 ± 2.1, 34.1 ± 3.9, and 20.9 ± 4.1. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female students (OR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.10-1.75), non-freshmen (OR = 1.74, 95% CI: 1.42-2.13), and acquiring knowledge through WeChat (OR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.47-2.36) or community hospitals (OR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.29-1.99) had higher probability of adequate knowledge. Non-medical majors (OR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.39-0.58) and using electronic devices for 3-4 hours (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.45-0.99) or ≥4 hours daily (OR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.46-0.89) were negatively associated with attitudes. Positive attitudes (OR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.22-1.31) and obtaining knowledge from medical experts (OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.03-1.63) were associated with better practices, while female students (OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.44-0.72) and frequent cervical discomfort (OR = 0.26, 95% CI: 0.13-0.53) were the opposite. Conclusion: University students exhibited moderate knowledge, positive attitudes, and inappropriate practices regarding cervical spine health. Educational interventions are recommended, particularly for non-medical majors, individuals with prolonged digital device use, and freshmen.
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