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STRESS LEVEL OF ADOLESCENTS USING BRACES FOR THE TREATMENT OF IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
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Idiopathic scoliosis is a common disease that causes spinal deformity in children over the age of ten. Braces have been proven to be effective in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. However, wearing a brace for an extended period of time makes patients feel self-conscious about their appearance, which leads to stress in adolescents. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the stress level of adolescents using braces for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis and analyze some related factors. Patients and methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 114 adolescents undergoing braces at the Vietnam National Children's Hospital and the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation-Professional Diseases. Selection criteria include females aged 10 to 17 and males aged 10 to 18 who have idiopathic scoliosis with a major Cobb angle of 20 to 40°, a treatment period of 3 to 24 months, and wearing a time brace for 12 hours or more. The BSSQ scale with two versions, Brace and Deformity, was utilized in the study to assess the stress level of individuals with idiopathic scoliosis. Results: The high level of stress from the BSSQ Brace and Deformity scales was 83.3% and 71.1%, respectively. The correlation between the level of stress according to BBSQ- Deformity and attending extra courses proved to be a significant statistic (p=0.022). Conclusion: Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis have high-stress levels. It is necessary to conduct health education, psychological and social support to mitigate the consequences of stress during braces treatment.
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Stress, brace treatment, idiopathic scoliosis, BSSQ questionaires
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