Abstract:
Objective To investigate the detection status of scoliosis and its influencing factors among primary and secondary school students in Jiangqiao Town of Jiading District, thereby providing evidence for the prevention and management of scoliosis in children and adolescents.
Methods A stratified cluster random sampling was conducted in March 2025. Two middle schools and three primary schools in Jiangqiao Town were randomly selected; within each school, 3-4 entire classes were randomly chosen. Screening was performed in accordance with the criteria specified in GB/T 16133—2014 Screening for Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Children and Adolescents, and a self-designed structured questionnaire was administered to conduct face-to-face surveys (Cronbach’s α = 0.730)..
Results The overall detection rate of scoliosis among adolescent students was 12.05%. The detection rates were 8.72% for males and 15.88% for females, with the female rate being significantly higher than the male rate (
χ2 = 9.29,
P = 0.002). For primary and secondary school students, the detection rates were 6.75% and 17.31%, respectively, with the secondary school student rate being significantly higher (
χ2 = 20.31,
P < 0.001). Students with sufficient sleep and standard sitting postures during reading/writing had a significantly lower scoliosis detection rate compared to those with insufficient sleep and non-standard sitting postures (
χ2=5.90,
P =0.015) and(
χ2=5.09,
P=0.024). Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the detection rate of scoliosis was significantly higher in females than in males (OR = 1.846), and significantly higher in junior high school students than in primary school students (OR = 2.722).
Conclusion The scoliosis detection rate among primary and secondary school students in Jiangqiao Town of Jiading District has been relatively high. Girls and junior high school students have been key populations requiring targeted prevention and control efforts. It is imperative to strengthen health education on scoliosis, promote early screening and diagnosis, and implement timely targeted interventions