Idiopathic scoliosis and associated factors among school children: a school-based screening in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection of scoliosis is a preface to prevent progression. In resource-constrained countries like Ethiopia, there is a need for a cost-effective reliable solution for screening. The surprising fact is that there is neither idiopathic scoliosis screening nor reporting of data from Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify the magnitude, associated factors of scoliosis among school children by using non-invasive and less expensive scoliometer Smartphone app and Adams forward bending test.

Methods

A school-based cross-sectional survey was carried out from March to June 2019 at seven primary schools. Children were screened by using physical examination (Adams forward bend test) and scoligauge iPhone app. Univariate and multivariable binary logistic regression mode

SUBMITTER: Gashaw M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212494 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature