Community-Based Screening and Risk Analysis of Adolescent Idiophatic Scoliosis

Introduction: The high prevalence and potential complications of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) highlight the importance of early screening to detect scoliosis risk and identify related factors. Early identification allows for timely monitoring of spinal deformities and early intervention, such as bracing. While most studies have focused on school-based populations, community-dwelling adolescents may also be at risk due to differences in daily physical activities and lifestyle patterns. This study aimed to conduct a community-based screening to identify the risk of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and to analyze the associated risk factors among adolescents living in Seloharjo Village, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Methoda: A cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted among 46 adolescents aged 10–19 years. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements, scoliometer screening, and structured interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive and bivariate statistics with the Chi-Square (χ²) test (p < 0.05). Results: The prevalence of scoliosis risk was 60,9%. Backpack load was the only variable significantly associated with scoliosis risk (p=0,030; cPR=0,14; 95%CI=0,28-0,74). Meanwhile, age, gender, BMI, family history, carrying duration, and carrying method showed no significant association. Conclusion: Community-based physiotherapy screening effectively identified scoliosis risk among adolescents. Factors such as backpack load were related to scoliosis occurrence in rural youth.