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1. Children's Type 1 Diabetes-specific Self-reported Outcomes Scales: Measurement Properties Evaluation Based on COSMIN Guidelines
YAN Beibei, XU Huaifu
Chinese General Practice    2026, 29 (12): 1624-1632.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0560
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Background

Type 1 diabetes mellitus in children is progressively younger, and there is a lack of quality standardized studies on specific self-reported outcomes scales for pediatric and adolescent patients.

Objective

To evaluate the measurements properties of children's type 1 diabetes-specific self-reported outcomes reports and the methodological quality of related researches based on the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN).

Methods

CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, Medline, Web of Science and Embase were searched for the studies on the development of children's type 1 diabetes-specific self-reported outcomes scales and validation of the measurements properties from inception to March, 2023. Two investigators cross-screened, checked and extracted the data, described and evaluated the included scales and researches by COSMIN list, to finally form the recommendations.

Results

A total of 24 development or validation studies related to 11 children's type 1 diabetes-specific self-reported outcomes scales were included. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.2 Diabetes Module (PedsQLTM3.2-DM), MIND Youth Questionnaire (MY-Q), Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths (DQOL-Y), Problem Areas in Diabetes-Teen Version (PAID-Teens), DISABKIDS Diabetes-Specific Module (DSM-10), FinDiab Quality-of-life Questionnaire (FDQL) and the Quality of Life Survey for Children and Adolescents with Diabetes in Chongqing are all recommended as Grade B, while PedsQLTM3.0-DM, Problem Areas in Diabetes Survey-Pediatric Version (PAID-Peds), Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) and ADDQoL-Teen are all recommended as Grade C. At the same time, the measurement properties of the children's type 1 diabetes-specific self-reported outcomes scales were insufficient and the reports were not comprehensive.

Conclusion

The methodological quality and measurement properties of the ratings of children's type 1 diabetes-specific self-reported outcomes scales at home and abroad are mostly grades B and C, which need to be further improved, and some potential scales deserve further study and application.

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2. Impact of Childhood Adverse Experiences on Health-related Quality of Life in Adulthood: a Mediating Role of the Number of Chronic Diseases
JIANG Xuan, CHEN Yinhai, LU Yuanwei, ZHANG Jiali, LIN Congxuan, KE Xiong
Chinese General Practice    2026, 29 (07): 893-899.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0600
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Background

The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) on individual health is enormous. However, the association among ACEs, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and the number of chronic diseases remain poorly explored.

Objective

The aim is to explore the relationship between ACEs and HRQOL, as well as whether the number of chronic diseases has a mediating role between ACEs and HRQOL in adulthood. The research provides a theoretical basis for improving the HRQOL of Chinese residents.

Methods

Based on data from the 2023 Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR) conducted between June and September 2023, this study included a total of 1 932 sample. The European 5 dimensional 5 level health assement (EQ-5D-5L) scale and Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q) conduct a survey; and Model 4 of the Process plugin was employed for simple mediation model testing.

Results

A total of 611 subjects (31.63%) suffered from chronic diseases, and 555 subjects (28.73%) experienced at least one type of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), among whom 255 subjects (13.20%) had experienced 3 or more ACEs.The results indicate that ACEs were negatively correlated with HRQOL (rs=-0.271, -0.127, P<0.01) and positively associated with the number of chronic diseases (rs=0.223, P<0.01). The results of bootstrap test showed that the mediation effect between the number of chronic diseases in adverse experience and health utility value was -0.049, accounting for 26.20% of the total effect, and the mediation effect between childhood adverse experience and self-rated health was -0.023, accounting for 16.08% of the total effect.

Conclusion

The number of chronic diseases is partially mediated between adverse childhood experiences and health-related quality of life in adulthood. Therefore, timely screening and intervention for chronic diseases in the ACEs-exposed population is essential to promote healthy aging.

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3. The Childhood Trauma and Adolescent Internet Addiction: the Chain Mediation of Depression Symptoms and Academic Burnout and the Moderating Role of Gender
LI Juexi, LI Liyuan, GUO Yuxuan, XIAO Xiaoqiang, TANG Peiqi, PU Ting, ZUO Haixi, YANG Ting, FAN Xiaoxia, ZHOU Bo
Chinese General Practice    2026, 29 (07): 900-906.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2025.0050
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Background

The detection rate of internet addiction among Chinese adolescents is high, and its harmful effects are increasingly prominent. Previous studies have indicated strong associations between childhood trauma, depressive symptoms, and academic burnout with internet addiction, while gender factors may also play a moderating role. However, the underlying mechanisms among these variables remain to be further investigated.

Objective

This study aims to construct a moderated chain mediation model to examine the relationships among childhood trauma, depressive symptoms, academic burnout, gender, and internet addiction, providing a theoretical basis for prevention and intervention.

Methods

In February 2022, students from all 10 secondary schools in a district of Chengdu were selected as the study subjects. General information was collected through questionnaires, and childhood trauma, depressive symptoms, academic burnout, and internet addiction levels were assessed using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire Short Form (CTQ-SF), Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ-9), Adolescent Academic Burnout Scale (AABS), and Internet Addiction Diagnostic Scale for Adolescents (IADDS), respectively. Spearman correlation analysis was used to examine the relationships between the scores of the scales. Moderated chain mediation model analysis was performed using the SPSS macro program Process 3.5, and Bootstrap method was used to test the mediation and moderation effects. Simple slope analysis was applied to compare the interaction effects.

Results

A total of 34 534 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 84.60%. Among them, 5 869 adolescents self-reported childhood trauma experiences and completed the CTQ-SF scale, which were included in the final analysis. Correlation analysis showed that the CTQ-SF score was positively correlated with the PHQ-9 score (rs=0.266, P<0.01), AABS score (rs=0.203, P<0.01), and IADDS score (rs=0.156, P<0.01). The PHQ-9 score was positively correlated with both the AABS score (rs=0.307, P<0.01) and the IADDS score (rs=0.184, P<0.01). The AABS score was positively correlated with the IADDS score (rs=0.278, P<0.01). PHQ-9 scores and AABS scores partially mediated the relationship between CTQ-SF scores and IADDS scores, accounting for 13.51% and 16.22% of the total effect, respectively. The chain mediation effect of both was 10.81% of the total effect. Gender moderated the relationship between CTQ-SF scores and PHQ-9 scores (β=0.020, P<0.01) and IADDS scores (β=-0.013, P<0.01). The simple slope analysis showed that the predictive effect of CTQ-SF scores on male IADDS scores (β=0.029, P<0.001) was significantly higher than on females (β=0.016, P<0.001); whereas the predictive effect of CTQ-SF scores on female PHQ-9 scores (β=0.085, P<0.001) was significantly higher than on males (β=0.064, P<0.001).

Conclusion

Depression symptoms and academic burnout play a chain mediating role in the relationship between childhood trauma and internet addiction. Childhood trauma predicts internet addiction more strongly in males, while its predictive effect on depression symptoms is stronger in females.

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4. Research Progress on Assessment Methods of 24-hour Movement Behaviors in Children
XIANG Tianle, ZHOU Na, LI Fang, CAO Meijuan
Chinese General Practice    2026, 29 (06): 760-766.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0431
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Children's 24-hour movement behaviors refer to the physical activity, sedentary and sleep behaviors that children experience during a 24-hour day. Many studies have shown that the combination of the above 3 different movement behaviors and their time allocation have a significant impact on children's physical and mental health. How to effectively and completely measure all of children's movement behaviors over a 24-hour period has positive implications for further epidemiological research investigations of children's time-use and the establishment of health behavioral interventions and guidelines for children. China's research on the 24-hour movement behaviors assessment tools for children is still at an exploratory stage. This paper reviews the specific content, application, advantages and disadvantages of foreign children's 24-hour movement behaviors assessment methods, aiming to draw on foreign experience and combine with China's cultural background and children's growing environment to develop assessment methods suitable for China's children's 24-hour movement behaviors, and to provide scientific and effective assessment tools for understanding China's children's 24-hour movement behaviors.

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5. Study on the Isochronous Substitution Effect of 24-hour Activity Behaviors on Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents
FENG Zhanpeng, TAN Sijie, GUO Zhen, CAO Liquan
Chinese General Practice    2026, 29 (03): 325-330.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0317
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Background

The onset of metabolic syndrome (MS) is becoming younger, and the incidence of MS in adolescents is annually increasing. The 24-hour activity behaviors consist of physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep (SLP). The substitution benefits generated by the mutual substitution of activity behaviors are of great significance to the prevention and control of adolescent MS.

Objective

To explore the substitution benefits of redistributing between SB, the Low Intensity Physical Activity (LPA), Moderate-to-High Intensity Physical Activity (MVPA), and SLP on the risk factors of adolescent MS based on the component isochronous substitution model.

Methods

From September 2022 to June 2023, 181 subjects aged 12-15 years old from Tianjin, China were randomly recruited, including 85 males and 96 females. SB, LPA, MVPA, SLP of subjects were collected using a 3D accelerometer. The height, body mass, and waist circumference (WC), as well as blood pressure after 15 minutes of rest were recorded. Triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C), and blood glucose (GLU) were examined using a fully automated biochemical analyzer and reagent kits. A component equal time substitution model was performed, and 15-minute substitution benefits and continuous substitution at 5-minute intervals were conducted.

Results

The time of SLP, SB, LPA, and MVPA of subjects were (586.5±66.2) min, (571.2±90.8) min, (233.8±67.2) min, and (49.5±17.8) min, respectively. With the increased MVPA activity time by 15 minutes, the standardized waist circumference decreased by 0.16-0.20 units, the standardized systolic blood pressure (SBP) decreased by 0.12-0.24 units, the standardized diastolic blood pressure (DBP) decreased by 0.18-0.29 units, the standardized blood glucose decreased by 0.03-0.10 units, the standardized TG decreased by 0.02-0.09 units, and the standardized HDL-C increased by 0.05-0.07 units. The utility generated by MVPA replacing SB was superior to the utility generated by MVPA replacing SLP, followed by the utility generated by MVPA replacing LPA. When the MVPA activity time increased by 60 minutes, the standardized waist circumference decreased by 0.02-0.62 units, standardized SBP decreased by 0.06-0.49 units, standardized DBP decreased by 0.08-0.64 units, standardized TG decreased by 0.01-0.14 units, standardized HDL-C increased by 0.03-0.23 units, and standardized blood glucose decreased by 0.01-0.12 units.

Conclusion

Changes in 24-hour activity behaviors have significant effects on waist circumference, SBP, DBP, blood glucose, TG, and HDL-C in adolescents, with MVPA replacing SB producing the greatest substitution benefit. MVPA is irreplaceable, and the negative benefits generated by other activities replacing MVPA far outweigh the positive benefits generated by MVPA replacing other activities.

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6. Epidemiologic Study of Nonbacterial Respiratory Pathogens in Children in Northeast Sichuan Province
LUO Jing, FU Qiang, LIU Juan, KUANG Jianhua, ZHOU Juan, LUO Yanqing
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (33): 4172-4179.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0590
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Background

In recent years, data from CDC surveillance and paediatric clinics suggest that the prevalence of respiratory infections in children has changed compared with the past, that regional prevalence statistics are of directional significance for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections in children, and that large sample analyses of the epidemiology of children's respiratory pathogens in the northeast region of Sichuan Province are still rare.

Objective

To ascertain the prevalence of 13 respiratory non-bacterial pathogens in children in three areas of northeastern Sichuan Province (Bazhong, Nanchong and Guang'an) following the outbreak, with a view to providing a basis for the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections in clinical children.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of pathogen samples from 15 772 children diagnosed with acute respiratory tract infections and hospitalised in Bazhong Central Hospital, Nanchong Central Hospital and Guang'an People's Hospital between 7 December 2022 and 30 June 2024 was conducted. Of these, 8 707 (55.2%) were male and 7 065 (44.8%) were female. The subjects were divided into four groups according to their age groups: infant group (<1 year old), 3 938 cases; toddler group (1-<3 years old), 6 434 cases; preschool group (3-<6 years old), 3 231 cases; and school-age group (6-14 years old), 2 169 cases. The onset of the disease was categorised according to the season, with 15 772 cases divided as follows: 5 423 cases in the spring (March to May), 2 594 cases in the summer (June to August), 3 121 cases in the autumn (September to November) and 4 634 cases in the winter (December to February). A total of 13 non-bacterial pathogens, including influenza A virus, influenza A virus H1N1, influenza A virus H3N2, influenza B virus, parainfluenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydia, parapneumovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, bocavirus and coronavirus, were detected using the multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction technique. The subsequent investigation focused on the detection of pathogens in the total sample, with the positive detection rate of each pathogen being compared among different regions, genders, age groups and seasons.

Results

Of the 15 772 respiratory samples, 11 618 (73.66%) were positive for pathogens, while 3 632 (23.03%) were identified as mixed infections. The most prevalent pathogens identified were rhinovirus (24.5%), respiratory syncytial virus (16.4%), Mycoplasma pneumoniae (13.8%), influenza A virus (9.4%) and parainfluenza virus (8.9%). The total detection rates of pathogens in samples from the Bazhong, Nanchong and Guang'an regions were 80.9%, 73.7%, and 75.3%, respectively. The difference in the total detection rates of pathogens in samples from the three regions was statistically significant when comparing the rates of pathogens in samples from the three regions (χ2=101.119, P<0.001). The total detection rate of pathogens in samples from boys (72.1%) was lower than that of girls (75.6%) (χ2=24.539, P<0.001). However, among the 13 pathogens, except for coronavirus, the differences in the detection rates were not statistically significant when compared among different genders (P>0.05). A statistically significant difference was observed when the total detection rates of pathogens in samples from the infant, toddler, preschool and school-age groups were compared (χ2=174.613, P<0.001). Among the 13 pathogens, with the exception of coronavirus, statistically significant differences were identified when the detection rates of the remaining pathogens were compared among different age groups (P<0.05). Furthermore, a comparison of the total detection rates of pathogens in samples collected during different seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter) revealed a statistically significant difference (χ2=364.584, P<0.001). Notably, the winter samples exhibited the highest total detection rate of pathogens (80.0%), while the spring samples exhibited the lowest (72.3%) .

Conclusion

The main pathogens of acute respiratory infections in children in the three regions of northeast Sichuan were rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza A virus and parainfluenza virus, and the epidemiology varied by region. Among the 13 pathogens, except for coronaviruses, there was no difference in the detection rate among different genders but there were differences between age and seasonal subgroups.

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7. The Prevalence of Hyperuricemia among Children and Adolescents in China: a Meta-analysis
XIANG Fengling, WANG Yuankun, WANG Xiaoyan, HE Shengjie, GAN Jinhua
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (33): 4206-4213.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0614
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Background

The estimation of the prevalence of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents is extremely important for understanding the disease burden of hyperuricemia and the rational allocation of corresponding health resources.

Objective

To systematically analyze the prevalence of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents in China.

Methods

The prevalence of hyperuricemia in Chinese children and adolescents was searched by CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases published before 2024-08-31. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 17.0 software, and subgroup analyses were performed on the prevalence of hyperuricemia by survey time, survey area, gender, age, body mass index, data source, and sample size.

Results

A total of 39 papers were included, with a total sample size of 156 006 cases, and the prevalence of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents in China was 20.93% (95%CI=17.77%-24.10%). The results of subgroup analysis showed that the prevalence of hyperuricemia was higher in children and adolescents who were boys (prevalence=24.42%, 95%CI=19.87%-28.97%), 12-19 years old (prevalence=32.20%, 95%CI=22.35%-42.06%), overweight/obesity (prevalence=38.78%, 95%CI=27.79%-49.78%), South (prevalence=31.59%, 95%CI=25.54%-37.64%) and surveyed from 2017-2023 (prevalence=26.74%, 95%CI=22.34%-31.14%) (P<0.05). The results of the analysis of different age groups by gender showed that the prevalence of hyperuricemia was significantly higher among boys in the age group of 12-19 years (prevalence=46.79%, 95%CI=37.51%-56.07%) (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents in China is high, and the rate of increase in prevalence accelerates significantly after puberty, which should be emphasized.

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8. Study on the Control Rate and Influencing Factors of Bronchial Asthma in School-aged Children
NA Feiyang, ZHANG Rongfang, ZHAO Qijun, LIANG Xuan, WANG Yong, WANG Yannan
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (33): 4187-4191.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0702
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Background

Bronchial asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children, with a rising global incidence. Due to the unique geographical location and climatic conditions, the prevalence of asthma among children in Lanzhou is relatively high. The level of asthma control is closely related to the quality of life and prognosis of children; however, research on the asthma control status and influencing factors in school-age children in Lanzhou remains limited.

Objective

To assess the control rate of bronchial asthma in school-aged children in Lanzhou and explore the influencing factors of asthma control levels.

Methods

A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data of school-age children who were diagnosed with bronchial asthma in Department of Pediatric, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child-care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital) from 2021 to 2023. According to the Children-Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) score, children were divided into two groups: a controlled group (215 cases, C-ACT score≥23) and an uncontrolled group (199 cases, C-ACT score<23). The clinical data of two groups were collected and compared. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of asthma control levels in school-aged children with bronchial asthma.

Results

A total of 414 children with bronchial asthma were included in this study, including 244 (58.9%) males and 170 (41.1%) females, with a mean age of (7.64±1.94) years. The asthma control rate among school-aged children with bronchial asthma in Lanzhou was 51.9% (215/414). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that keeping cats or dogs at home (OR=3.075, 95%CI=1.453-6.508, P=0.003), comorbid allergic rhinitis (OR=1.947, 95%CI=1.127-3.364, P=0.017), autumn (OR=3.891, 95%CI=2.008-7.519, P<0.001) and winter (OR=2.227, 95%CI=1.140-4.367, P=0.019) were associated with poor asthma control in school-aged children. Proficiency in inhalation techniques (OR=0.191, 95%CI=0.117-0.312, P<0.001) and good compliance with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) medication (OR=0.202, 95%CI=0.123-0.332, P<0.001) were associated with better control of bronchial asthma in school-age children.

Conclusion

The control rate of bronchial asthma in school-age children in Lanzhou is not high, and it still needs to be further improved. The main influencing factors include keeping cats or dogs at home, combined allergic rhinitis, autumn and winter, lack of proficiency in inhalation techniques, and poor compliance with ICS medication.

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9. Reasons for Seeking Medical Treatment in Endocrinology Department and the Need for Non-medical Intervention in Children with Normal Height: a Qualitative Study
LYU Juan, LI Yuchuan, CAI Siyu, WANG Chen
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (30): 3766-3772.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2025.0011
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Background

The increasing concern about height among normal children and their families aggravates the burden on medical resources and the potential for growth hormone abuse.

Objective

This study aims to explore the reasons for seeking medical attention in endocrine clinics among families with children of normal height who feel short stature and their demand for non-medical interventions, which can provide insights for developing targeted intervention measures for families with children of normal height.

Methods

Purposive sampling method was used in this study, and the sample size was determined based on the principle of information saturation. From April to July 2024, parents who were admitted to Beijing Children's Hospital, with a complaint of "perceived short stature" and seeking growth hormone therapy but whose children were medically diagnosed with normal height, were collected for semi-structured in-depth personal interviews. The interview outline focused on the reasons, goals and non-medical interventions of children with normal height in endocrinology department, and the data were analyzed by the thematic framework analysis.

Results

This study ultimately included 24 families, comprising 28 individuals. The age range of the interviewees was 30 to 53 years, with 10 males and 18 females. The main reasons for parents bringing their children to seek medical attention are as follows: socio-cultural factors (social pressures and expectations, educational competitive pressures, media influences, relationships and social comparisons, cultural values, etc.), knowledge and information factors (misunderstanding of the role of growth hormone, recommendations of medical institutions and doctors, pollyanna attitude towards medicine), parental factors (personal emotions and pressures of parents, herd mentality, parental responsibility), and children's factors (occupation planning, consideration of genetic factors, marriage and childbearing considerations, children's mental health, etc.). The goals of parents include their children's height reach or exceed the average level. Parents often attempt self-interventions such as diet, sleep, and exercise, but adherence issues arise during implementation. The primary channels for parents to obtain medical information include healthcare professionals, friends and family, as well as online media. Parents have a great need for information regarding professional knowledge on growth and development, selection of nutritional supplements, and non-pharmacological therapies.

Conclusion

This study uncovers the multifaceted reasons why parents of children with normal height seek medical attention in endocrine clinics to improve their children's height, includes socio-cultural factors, knowledge and information factors, parental and children factors. Moreover, it is not enough for such families to seek information on non-medical interventions themselves, which reminds us that it is significant to develop personalized non-medical interventions for them.

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10. Analysis of the Current Status of Iron Deficiency and Factors Affecting Iron Deficiency Anemia among Children Aged 6-36 Months in Guizhou Province
SHAO Xiaoying, SHAO Jie, ZHU Yan, SHAO Jinling, SHANG Ling, WU Zhenlian, ZHAO Yu, ZHANG Jiacai
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (27): 3368-3374.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0433
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Background

At present, although the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children has been further controlled nationwide, there is still a large gap between western regions and urban and rural areas, and Guizhou Province, as a multi-ethnic and relatively backward southwestern province, has a different dietary structure, so exploring the current situation of iron deficiency and the factors affecting IDA in children is of great significance to the formation of correct dietary habits and lifestyles of the residents and the prevention and control of this disease.

Objective

To investigate the current status of iron deficiency in children aged 6-36 months in Guizhou Province, and to analyze the influencing factors of IDA in children aged 6-36 months, in order to provide a reference basis for the prevention of ID and IDA.

Methods

In this study, 902 children aged 6-36 months were selected by multi-stage stratified random sampling in Guizhou Province from June to October 2022, and their demographic characteristics, laboratory examination indicators, and dietary frequency were collected. Dietary patterns were analyzed using principal component analysis, and multifactorial Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of IDA in children.

Results

Among 902 children in Guizhou Province, there were 134 cases of ID and 43 cases of IDA, with prevalence rates of 14.86% and 4.77%, respectively. Comparison of the prevalence of ID and IDA among children in various regions of Guizhou Province showed statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Comparison of the prevalence of IDA among children in different urban and rural areas, annual family income, mother's literacy, father's literacy, mode of delivery, birth time, birth mass, number of children, anemia during pregnancy, and children suffering from diarrhea or fever in the last two weeks showed statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The results of principal component analysis showed that the 2 dietary patterns (traditional and animal protein) were more meaningful, and the variance contribution rate of the 2 dietary patterns was 61.427%. The results of multifactorial Logistic regression analysis showed that rural (OR=5.235, 95%CI=2.045-13.402), cesarean section (OR=3.815, 95%CI=1.895-7.680), preterm (OR=4.471, 95%CI=1.709-11.696), and the number of children of 3 or more (OR=5.493, 95%CI=2.236-13.494) were risk factors for IDA in children (P<0.05), and animal protein-based dietary pattern (OR=0.624, 95%CI=0.426-0.916) was a protective factor for IDA in children (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The urban-rural gap in the prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia among children 6 to 36 months of age in Guizhou is still obvious; rural areas, preterm births, cesarean sections, and the number of children three or more are the risk factors for IDA in children, and animal-protein-based dietary patterns are the protective factors for IDA in children. It is recommended to focus on popularizing caregivers' correct understanding of childhood ID in rural areas, emphasizing the importance of foods such as animal foods, milk, fish and shrimp, and providing targeted guidance on rational feeding.

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11. Research on the Improvement Effect of Exercise Modes on the Executive Function of Overweight or Obese Children or Adolescents: a Network Meta-analysis
QUAN Jialin, ZHU Lin, SU Yu, CHEN Zekai, CHEN Ziqi, ZHANG Zhuofan
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (27): 3422-3431.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0626
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Background

Overweight or obese children and adolescents have been shown to exhibit executive function deficits when compared to healthy populations with normal body mass. These deficits may serve to exacerbate existing overweight or obesity and, in some cases, may serve to predispose the individual to the development of other diseases. A growing body of research has demonstrated that exercise can positively impact executive function; however, the specific benefits and drawbacks of different exercise modalities require further investigation.

Objective

To explore the most effective exercise methods for improving executive function in overweight or obese children and adolescents.

Methods

A comprehensive search of the CNKI, Wanfang Data, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials of exercise interventions for executive function in adolescents and young adults with overweight or obesity. This search was conducted from database construction to October 2024. The literature was screened and the data was extracted by two independent researchers. A network meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 18.0 software to compare the differences between exercise modalities as well as to calculate and rank cumulative probability ranked area under the curve (SUCRA) values. The standardized mean difference (SMD) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were used as an effect indicator. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was used for risk of bias assessment, and Egger's test was used for publication bias analysis.

Results

A total of 10 papers in English and Chinese were included, encompassing 675 overweight or obese children and adolescents, aged 8 to 15 years old, with outcome indicators of inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. A total of four movement style groups (sports games, ball games, martial arts practice, and physical training) were included with the no-exercise group. With respect to the enhancement of inhibitory control, sports games (SMD=-1.75, 95%CI=-2.83 to -0.68, P<0.05), ball games (SMD=-1.93, 95%CI=-3.87 to -0.10, P<0.05), and physical training (SMD=-1.20, 95%CI=-2.40 to -0.05, P<0.05) all significantly increased the level of inhibitory control in overweight or obese children and adolescents, with ball sports having the largest SUCRA value (82.8) and being ranked first. In terms of enhancing working memory, ball sports demonstrated superiority over physical training (SMD=-1.02, 95%CI=-1.68 to -0.36, P<0.05). Similarly, in the context of promoting cognitive flexibility, ball sports exhibited greater efficacy in comparison to physical training (SMD=-1.22, 95%CI=-1.90 to -0.54, P<0.05) .

Conclusion

A comparison of ball games with other exercise modalities has demonstrated that the former is superior in improving executive function in overweight or obese children and adolescents. A comprehensive consideration of the synergistic integration of ball games with intensity, periodization, frequency, and volume is imperative during practice interventions. Further evidence is necessary to develop more accurate and efficient exercise prescriptions for overweight or obese children and adolescents.

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12. The Impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Combined with Sertraline on Depressive Mood, Suicidal Ideation, and Sleep Quality of Adolescents with Depression
YANG Handan, QIAO Wen, HE Shu, CHEN Yi, TONG Yunmei
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (22): 2813-2818.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0546
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Background

The detection rate of adolescent depression has shown an increasing trend, which has become a public issue in society. Currently, there are still limited treatment options. ACT is one of the core representatives of the third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , and its application in domestic adolescent populations is relatively limited.

Objective

This study aims to explore the intervention effects of ACT combined with Sertraline on depressive mood, suicidal ideation, and sleep quality of adolescents with depression.

Methods

Adolescents with depression who visited Chenjiaqiao Hospital in Shapingba District, Chongqing, from October 2023 to April 2024 were selected as the research subjects. A total of 70 patients were initially included and divided into a control group (n=35) and an intervention group (n=35) using a randomized controlled trial. The control group used Sertraline combined with mental health education, while the intervention group used ACT combined with Sertraline. The clinical efficacy of the two groups was compared using the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) , Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) , Self-rating Idea of Suicide Scale (SIOSS) , Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Ⅱ (AAQ-Ⅱ) , Avoidance and Fusion Questionnaire for Youth (AFQ-Y8) , and sleep monitoring results.

Results

Finally, 30 patients in the control group and 32 in the intervention group completed the study. After 8 weeks of treatment, AIS, SDS, SIOSS, AAQ-Ⅱ, and AFQ-Y8 score of the intervention group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05) . Total sleep time (TST) and Sleep efficiency (SE) were higher in the intervention group (P<0.05) , and Sleep latency (SL) and Wake after sleep onset (WASO) were lower in the intervention group (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

ACT can increase psychological flexibility, alleviate depressive mood, improve sleep quality, and reduce suicidal ideation levels in adolescents with depression, which is of good clinical application value.

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13. Progress in Research on Clinical Assessment Tools for Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
LI Miaoxiu, ZHU Bowen, KONG Lingjun, FANG Min
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (24): 3079-3088.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0464
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Conservative therapy is the primary choice for mild-to-moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and its multidimensional attributes are critical clinical characteristics. Effectively assessing these dimensions, tailoring treatment strategies, and evaluating their effectiveness are essential aspects of clinical practice in conservative therapy. However, discrepancies often exist between imaging-based outcomes and patient-reported concerns, and the frequent use of imaging is limited by radiation exposure. Consequently, some evaluation tools, particularly those based on patient-reported outcomes, have gradually become important clinical references. This study aims to explore the multidimensional evaluation indicators and tools associated with conservative therapy for AIS, to guide the selection of appropriate evaluation methods in clinical practice. Relevant literature was systematically retrieved and reviewed to categorize and summarize the multidimensional evaluation tools used in conservative therapy, clarifying their applicability and limitations. Five main dimensions and their corresponding evaluation tools were identified, including physical appearance assessment, quality of life assessment, negative emotions assessment, pulmonary function and exercise tolerance assessment, and joint laxity assessment. Multidimensional evaluation methods have increasingly become critical references in conservative treatment for AIS, particularly tools based on patient-reported outcomes, which provide guidance for individualized interventions. Future efforts should focus on optimizing or developing evaluation tools tailored to the characteristics of Chinese adolescents to improve the effectiveness of conservative therapy.

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14. Clinical Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique Combined with Spiral Stabilizing Muscle Chain Training in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
NIE Daning, SHI Shusheng, TAO Yuru
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (24): 3032-3042.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0562
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Background

Research shows that China's primary and secondary school students scoliosis rate of 4.40%, the high incidence of age 13-15 years old, 79.5% of students with mild scoliosis, the number of incidence and the degree of scoliosis with the time of the annual trend, prevention and control of the situation is grim.

Objective

To investigate the efficacy of 3-times-weekly proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique combined with spiral stabilizing muscle chain training (SPS) on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which can promote the high quality of adolescent spinal health management work and provide a reference to achieve multifaceted screening and monitoring and precise scoliosis prevention and control.

Methods

The experiment was designed to screen 1 060 primary and middle school students in Nanjing from January to March 2024. A total of 32 AIS students aged 10 to 18 years with an angle of trunk rotation (ATR) of 5°to <10° were finally included as study subjects, and the students were randomly and equally grouped into the SPS, PNF, combined, and control groups of 8 students each based on electronic spinal measurements selected from previous subjects and surface electromyography measurements in Sorensen test. The 4 groups of students underwent a period of 12-week exercise intervention with 3 training sessions per week: the SPS group used only SPS, the PNF group used only PNF, the combined group used SPS combined with PNF, and the control group used traditional core stabilization training. The primary outcome measures will include the degree of scoliosis and the angle of trunk inclination angle (ATI), and the secondary outcome measures will include the body balance parameters of head deflection, shoulder height, hip height, and the surface electromyographic indices of root mean square (RMS), integrated electromyography (IEMG), median frequency (MF), and mean power frequency (MPF). Spine morphology and surface EMG indexes before and after the intervention were compared among the four groups, and correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between electronic spine measurements and surface EMG values before and after the exercise intervention.

Results

The results showed that Comparison of baseline age, BMI, type of column scoliosis, direction of scoliosis, site of scoliosis, degree of scoliosis, ATI, head deflection, shoulder height, hip height among the students in the 4 groups showed no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). The degree of scoliosis, ATI, head deflection, shoulder height of students in the combined group were lower than those in the control group after the intervention (P<0.05) ; compared with the pre-intervention period, the degree of scoliosis, ATI, head deflection, shoulder height, and hip height of the students in the SPS group, the PNF group, and the combined group were all lower after the intervention (P<0.05). The results of correlation analysis showed that ATI and RMS ratio (RMSR) before and after the intervention were positively correlated with the degree of scoliosis before and after the intervention (P<0.05) ; ATI after the intervention was positively correlated with head deflection, shoulder height after the intervention (P<0.05) ; and RMSR after the intervention was positively correlated with head deflection and hip height after the intervention (P<0.05). The RMS and IEMG of the trapezius muscle on both sides were higher than those of the PNF group and those of the multifidus muscle on both sides were higher than those of the control group in the combined group after the intervention (P<0.05) ; compared with the pre-intervention period, the RMS and IEMG of the trapezius, erector spinae, and multifidus muscles on both sides were higher after the intervention in the students of the SPS group, the PNF group, and the combined group, and the overall RMSR was lower after the intervention (P<0.05). Compared with pre-intervention, SlopeMF was elevated in both trapezius, erector spinae, and multifidus muscles in the SPS group and combined group of students after intervention; and in both trapezius, erector spinae, and left multifidus muscles in the PNF group of students after intervention (P<0.05). Compared with the pre-intervention period, SlopeMPF of the trapezius, erector spinae, and left multifidus muscles on both sides were elevated after intervention for students in the SPS, PNF, and combined groups; SlopeMPF of the right multifidus muscle was elevated after intervention for students in the SPS and combined groups (P<0.05). Shoulder height after intervention was negatively correlated with the RMS of both trapezius and right multifidus muscles, the SlopeMPF of left erector spinae muscle, and the SlopeMF of right multifidus muscle (P<0.05) ; hip height was negatively correlated with the RMS of both trapezius and both multifidus muscles (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that ATI, body balance, and surface EMG values improved significantly in all test groups (SPS, PNF, and combined groups) after treatment, with the combined group showing a particularly strong treatment effect in shoulder and hip balance, and fatigue resistance of the paravertebral muscles on both sides of the joint group after treatment. The PNF combined with the SPS intervention can benefit AIS students through the activation of more muscle fibers for exercise and improved muscle fatigue.

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15. Study on the Etiology of Chronic Cough in Children Aged 0-14 Years in Lanzhou from 2014 to 2023
NA Feiyang, YANG Yi, WANG Yong, WANG Yannan
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (24): 3026-3031.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0607
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Background

Chronic cough is a common disease of pediatric consultations, and the etiology of chronic cough in children varies in different regions. Lanzhou is located in the inland northwest of China, with a dry climate, more dusty weather, and higher pollen concentrations in the fall, but there is a lack of research on the etiology of chronic cough in children.

Objective

To investigate the etiological composition of chronic cough and the major etiological changes in children in Lanzhou from 2014 to 2023.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 944 children with chronic cough treated in outpatient and inpatient clinics of Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child-care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital) from 2014 to 2023. And explored the etiology of chronic cough in children and its relationship with gender, age, season, and year.

Results

The etiological distribution of chronic cough in children from 2014 to 2023 was listed as follows. There were 314 cases (33.26%) of cough variant asthma (CVA), 259 cases (27.44%) of upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), 221 cases (23.41%) of post-infectious cough (PIC), 34 cases (3.60%) of protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB), 9 cases (0.95%) of gastroesophageal reflux cough (GERC), and other etiologies of cough in 107 cases (11.34%). Among 107 children with cough of other etiologies, 80 children with multiple etiologies (8.47% of total cases) and 30.00% (24/80) of children with multiple etiologies had UACS combined with PIC. There was no statistical significance in the etiological distribution of chronic cough in children of different genders (χ2=0.894, P=0.971). The etiological distribution of chronic cough in children of different ages and seasons was statistically significant (χ2=361.544, P<0.001; χ2=31.793, P=0.007). Trend χ2 test showed that CVA gradually decreased with the increase of years (χ2=43.252, P<0.001), UACS gradually increased (χ2=30.431, P<0.001) .

Conclusion

CVA, UACS, and PIC were the leading causes of chronic cough in children in Lanzhou from 2014 to 2023. Among the multiple etiologies, UACS combined with PIC is the first cause. Age and season affected the composition of chronic cough in children in this region. As the years changed, CVA gradually decreased and UACS showed a significant increasing trend.

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16. Meta Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Myopia in Chinese Children and Adolescents
JIANG Shihua, ZHU Zheng, REN Yingying, ZHU Yaolei, WANG Yue, GAO Xibin
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (24): 3043-3052.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0635
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Background

Myopia is a refractive error, and in recent years, the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents has remained high and has shown a tendency to be at a younger age, posing a great threat to the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. Currently, there are few systematic studies on myopia and risk factors in children and adolescents.

Objective

To explore the prevalence and influencing factors of myopia among children and adolescents in China using Meta-analysis.

Methods

A combination of Mesh subject terms and free terms was used to search for information on the prevalence of myopia in the databases of Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP, and China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed). Databases were searched for studies on the prevalence and influencing factors of myopia up to November 2024. The inclusion of studies was determined by consultation after independent screening by 2 investigators, and the studies were assessed for literature quality using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) evaluation criteria, and Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 18.0 software.

Results

A total of 33 papers were included, with 768 813 cases of myopia. Meta-analysis showed that the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in China was 58% (95%CI=54%-62%), with the prevalence of myopia among females (OR=1.41, 95%CI=1.21-1.64), high school (OR=3.59, 95%CI=1.17-10.97), and senior grades (OR=1.53, 95%CI=1.33-1.77), urban (OR=2.12, 95%CI=1.29-3.48), one or both parents myopic (OR=1.88, 95%CI=1.78-1.99; OR=2.45, 95%CI=1.97-3.06), overweight or obese (OR=1.74, 95%CI=1.63-1.85), and incorrect reading and writing posture (OR=1.35, 95%CI=1.14-1.60), reading books or electronic screens while lying down or lying on their stomachs (OR=1.17, 95%CI=1.03-1.33), terminal video screen use >2 h per day (OR=1.29, 95%CI=1.15-1.44), and of outdoor activity <2 h per day (OR=1.41, 95%CI=1.10-1.80), average daily sleep time ≤8 h (OR=1.71, 95%CI=1.28-2.30), and attending cultural tutorial classes for ≥2 h in the past week (OR=1.27, 95%CI=1.12-1.42) were the risk factors for myopia in children and adolescents (P<0.05) ; doing eye exercises (OR=0.79, 95%CI=0.64-0.98), preferring vegetables and fruits (OR=0.84, 95%CI=0.76-0.92), and having outdoor activities during recess (OR=0.75, 95%CI=0.74-0.77) were protective factors for myopia in children and adolescents (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in China is high, and females, high school, urban, family history of myopia, obesity, eye habits and conditions, sleep time, and insufficient outdoor activities are the main risk factors for myopia among children and adolescents, which should be improved to increase the attention to myopia among children and adolescents, and to provide early identification of myopia and intervention for children and adolescents, so as to reduce the prevalence of myopia and improve the quality of life of children with myopia.

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17. Quantitative Evaluation of China's Pediatric Drug Policies Based on Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model
LUO Jinping, SUN Jiaying, MOU Yifan, GENG Minghui, ZHANG Baoxuan, WANG Kang, YIN Wenqiang, CHEN Zhongming, MA Dongping
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (21): 2652-2660.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0456
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Background

Children, as a special group, have received public attention. Although a series of policies have been released in recent years to ensure the safety of children's medication, there are still problems such as fewer suitable varieties of drugs and irrational use of medication, which require scientific and reasonable policies on children's medication to promote their development.

Objective

To quantitatively evaluate China's pediatric drug policy texts and provide reference for the formulation and improvement of future pediatric drug policies.

Methods

Based on the text mining method, 23 pediatric drug policy documents issued at the national level from 2014 to 2023 were processed, the policy modeling consistency (PMC) index model of pediatric drug policy was constructed, and the quantitative evaluation and analysis of China's 23 pediatric drug policies were carried out through 10 primary variables and 41 secondary variables.

Results

The mean value of PMC index of the 23 policies on pediatric drug was 5.65, and the mean value of PMC depression index was 4.35, including 1 excellent-grade policy, 17 good-grade policies and 5 qualified-grade policies, and there were no perfect-grade policies and bad policies. 23 medication policies for children scored high on policy tools and policy receptors and low on publishing organizations and policy timeliness.

Conclusion

China's pediatric drug policy is generally at a good level, and can be further improved in terms of policy timeliness, issuing organization and policy content.

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18. Factors Associated with Precocious Puberty in Chinese Children: a Meta-analysis
HU Wanqin, YU Shenyan, CAO Xuehua, XIANG Feng, JIA Yu
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (21): 2661-2671.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0459
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Background

The incidence of precocious puberty (PP) in Chinese children is increasing year by year, precocious children are more likely to have physical and mental health problems than normal children, and their growth can be affected. In view of the current clinical lack of understanding and prevention measures for PP, it's of great significance to clarify the relevant influencing factors and provide references for the prevention and treatment of PP.

Objective

To systematically evaluate the factors associated with PP in Chinese children.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang databases, the search period was from the establishment of the database to April 30, 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data and assessed the quality of the included literature, and we performed Meta-analysis using Stata 15.0 software.

Results

A total of 41 studies covering 44 221 cases were selected, and 31 influencing factors were extracted. Methodological quality evaluation of the literature shows that 20 medium-quality and 21 high-quality studies were included. Meta-analysis demonstrated that: female (OR=1.64) , urban settlement (OR=4.13) , residential near chemical industry park (OR=2.52) , maternal age at menarche≤12 years old (OR=2.37) , >12-14 years old (OR=3.04) , low parental education (OR=2.41) , poor parental relationship (OR=4.37) , parental companionship <0.5 years (OR=2.05) , screen time (OR=3.07) , love romantic films and novels (OR=5.94) , outdoor activity<1 h/d (OR=3.86) , sleep with the light on (OR=2.48) , use of adult chemical products (OR=5.36) , plastic products are often used at home (OR=2.45) , heavy school workload (OR=2.63) , family history of PP (OR=3.23) , high BMI (OR=1.57) , sleep duration (OR=2.57) , frequent consumption of nutritional supplements (OR=3.01) , high-calorie and high-fat diets (OR=3.05) , high protein diets (OR=2.47) , animal food (OR=3.35) , sweets (OR=5.85) , food containing pigments or preservatives (OR=1.80) , leptin (OR=5.34) , estradiol (OR=3.32) , luteinizing hormone (OR=3.71) , insulin-like growth factor 1 (OR=2.70) and follicle stimulating hormone (OR=2.40) levels were the main risk factors for PP in Chinese children (P<0.05) , whereas maternal age at menarche >14 years (OR=0.64) , outdoor activity ≥2 h/d (OR=0.73) and consumption of vegetables and fruits ≥200 g/d (OR=0.60) were protective factors (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

Our findings show that the occurrence of PP in Chinese children is influenced by a multitude of sociodemographic, psychosocial, genetic, physiological, dietary, and environmental factors, among which the later age of mother´s menarche, the longer outdoor activities and the consumption of vegetables and fruits ≥200 g/d are protective factors. In the future, it is necessary to investigate and intervene on controllable factors. Families, schools and hospitals can work together to avoid or reduce the occurrence of PP in children.

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19. Construction of a Medical Transition Intervention Model for Multiple Chronic Diseases in Children Based on the E-Coach Management Model
GUO Yi, HAN Xuanye, LIU Zhaojun, JIANG Yaoyao, FU Yang, SHI Lei, ZHAO Shihong
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (20): 2530-2537.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0479
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Background

With adva nces in medical technology, more than 90 percent of children with chronic diseases need to be transitioned from pediatric to adult care, and the greater number of chronic diseases a child has, the higher risk of morbidity and mortality. However, until now, research in China focused mainly on multiple chronic diseases in adults, and there are no systematic and comprehensive interventions for the transition of children with multiple chronic diseases.

Objective

To form healthcare transition intervention models for multiple chronic diseases in children based on the E-Coach management model.

Methods

In April 2024, a systematic search was conducted for domestic and international literature on the medical transition of children with multiple chronic diseases. Two researchers independently screened the literature, evaluated the methodological quality of the included literature, extracted and summarized the evidence, and initially formed an intervention model for the medical transition of children with multiple chronic diseases based on the E-Coach management model after discussion in the research group. From May to June 2024, two rounds of correspondence were conducted with experts using the expert correspondence method, and the medical transition intervention model was finalized by calculating the coefficient of expert positivity, the coefficient of expert authority, the coefficient of expert coordination, and the coefficient of variation for each level of entries.

Results

A total of 1 734 documents were searched, and 11 documents were finally included, summarizing 36 pieces of evidence involving four aspects: intervention goals, intervention forms, intervention targets, and intervention measures. The E-Coach management model-based multiple chronic disease medical transition intervention model for children, which was initially constructed after discussion by the research group, contains 4 primary indicators, 13 secondary indicators, and 21 tertiary indicators. The recovery rates of the two rounds of expert questionnaires were 100.0%, the expert authority coefficients were 0.813 and 0.830, the Kendall's W coefficients of the importance of the indicators were 0.270 (χ2=149.866, P<0.001) and 0.321 (χ2=154.058, P<0.001), and the Kendall's W coefficients of the feasibility of the indicators were 0.266 (χ2=147.396, P<0.001), 0.362 (χ2=173.605, P<0.001), respectively. The finalized medical transition intervention model for children with multiple chronic diseases based on the E-Coach management model included four primary indicators (intervention target, intervention team, intervention form, and intervention measures), 10 secondary indicators, and 19 tertiary indicators.

Conclusion

The medical transition intervention model for children with multiple chronic diseases based on the E-Coach management model has strong reliability and operability, and can provide guidance for clinical healthcare professionals to carry out medical transition interventions for children with multiple chronic diseases.

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20. Correlation between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Lipid Metabolic Flexibility in Obese Adolescents with Different Metabolic Phenotypes
QIN Yuling, ZHU Lin, CHENG Guodong, XIE Weijun
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (15): 1908-1913.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0237
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Background

Currently, the number of obese adolescents in China is increasing dramatically, and adolescent obesity is not only closely related to metabolic diseases, but also a risk factor for coronary heart disease mortality in adulthood. Lipid metabolic flexibility is regarded as an important indicator of the metabolic health of an organism. Studies confirm that cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lipid metabolic flexibility, but are lacking in obese adolescents with different metabolic phenotypes.

Objective

To investigate the association of cardiorespiratory fitness with lipid metabolic flexibility in metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) adolescents and metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) adolescents.

Methods

Ninety-one obese adolescents were selected to participate in the Shenzhen Weight Loss Camp (2022-2023), and were divided into 35 in the MUO group and 56 in the MHO group in accordance with the "Expert Consensus on the Definition and Screening of Metabolically Healthy Obesity in Chinese Children". The gas metabolism data from the resting metabolic test, incremental load treadmill test and heart rate data were collected using a gas metabolism analyzer and a heart rate meter; the maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) was estimated based on the heart rate-oxygen uptake relationship; and the third-order polynomial fitting curve was used to obtain the maximal fat oxidation rate (MFO) or the corresponding maximal fat oxidation intensity (FATmax) to reflect the flexibility of lipid metabolism. The linear regression analysis was used to explore the correlation between VO2max and MFO and FATmax.

Results

The overall MFO and FATmax of the two groups were (5.54±1.37) mg·min-1·kg-1 and (4.19±0.87) MET. The BMI, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and triacylglycerol levels in the MUO group were higher than those in the MHO group, and the level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was lower than that in the MHO group (P<0.05). Before adjustment, the MFO in the MUO group was lower than that in the MHO group (P<0.05) ; after adjustment for VO2max, the difference in MFO between the two groups of obese adolescents was not statistically significant (P>0.05) ; before adjustment and after adjusting VO2max, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of obese adolescents when comparing FATmax (P>0.05). VO2max was positively correlated with MFO in obese adolescents in the overall (B=0.077, 95%CI=0.011-0.144, P=0.023) and MHO groups (B=0.105, 95%CI=0.027-0.182, P=0.009) ; VO2max was positively correlated with FATmax in obese adolescents in the MHO group (B=0.057, 95%CI=0.003-0.111, P=0.041) ; VO2max was not linearly related to MFO and FATmax in obese adolescents in the MUO group (P>0.05) .

Conclusion

MUO adolescents have lower MFO than MHO adolescents; during running exercise, obese adolescents with different metabolic phenotypes could reach MFO at (4.19±0.87) MET intensity. Cardiorespiratory fitness is a key factor influencing lipid metabolic flexibility in MHO adolescents, and MUO adolescents may need to be transformed into MHO adolescents to promote lipid metabolic flexibility.

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21. Analysis on the Status of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children Born from 2017 to 2022 in Jiangsu Province
LIU Li, HU Ran, KANG Guodong, ZHANG Lei, WANG Zhiguo
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (15): 1903-1907.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0344
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Background

Pneumonia in children poses a serious disease burden globally, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccination is the most direct and effective preventive measure against pneumococcal disease, while there is a lack of information on the coverage of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in children.

Objective

To analyze the vaccination rate of PCV13 in children born from 2017 to 2022 in Jiangsu Province, find the difference and reasons under different circumstances, and provide reference on improvement of PCV13 vaccination rate for future.

Methods

Through the Jiangsu provincial vaccination management information system, the basic information and vaccination information of PCV13 (as of 2023-12-31) were collected, including the date of birth, gender, household registration attributes, date of vaccination, and the number of doses of vaccination and other basic information, and the data were descriptive analyzed.

Results

There were 4 537 123 children registered in the Jiangsu provincial vaccination management information system from 2017 to 2022, of which 784 220 children were vaccinated with 2 406 974 doses of PCV13, with a vaccination rate of 17.28%. In Jiangsu Province, there were 697 698 children given the first dose of vaccination, of which 82 503 (11.83%) were given the first dose at <2 months of age, 511 273 (73.28%) at 2-6 months of age, 26 106 (3.74%) at 7-11 months of age, 38 530 (5.52%) at 12-24 months of age, and 39 286 (5.63%) at 2-5 years of age. The rate of 1, 2, 3, and 4 doses of vaccination was higher among resident children (16.11%, 14.71%, 13.43%, and 11.50%) than among migrant children (13.87%, 12.70%, 11.42%, and 9.52%) (P<0.05). In terms of regional distribution, the vaccination rate of each dose was in the order of South Jiangsu, Central Jiangsu and North Jiangsu from high to low, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). In terms of gender, there was no statistically significant difference in the rates of the first dose and the second doses of vaccination between boys and girls (P>0.05) ; but the rates of the 3rd and 4th doses of vaccination were lower in boys than in girls (P<0.05). Among children born in 2017-2022, the rate of 1, 2, 3, and 4 doses of vaccination increased with the year of birth (P<0.05). The proportion of children aged 2-6 months who received the first dose of PCV13 was the highest among children of different household registration, gender, year of birth and region, and significant differences were also observed in the ages at the first vaccination of the children from various household registration, of both genders, with various regions, and in various years of birth (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The vaccination rate of PCV13 among children in Jiangsu Province is 17.28%, which is at a relatively low level. The age of the first dose of vaccination is the highest in the age of 2-6 months, and the vaccination rate of each dose increases with the year of birth, so in order to improve the coverage level of PCV13 in the target population, it is recommended that PCV13 be included in the National Immunization Program.

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22. Interpretation of Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement 2022
ZHANG Qi, HE Shen, LI Hua
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (15): 1823-1830.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0569
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In 2022, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published a recommendation statement on Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement in JAMA with an updated evidence report and results of a systematic evaluation (USPSTF statement). The statement suggested screening for major depressive disorder in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. However, the evidence regarding the risks and benefits of suicide screening for children and adolescents is insufficient, making it challenging to determine its overall impact. This article interprets the content of the USPSTF statement in the context of the national and international literature, including the concepts of major depressive disorder and suicidal behaviours, risk factors, early screening tools, pros and cons of early screening, treatment and interventions, and the value of the USPSTF statement in guiding primary care providers. Intending to serve as a reference for clinical healthcare professionals involved in the screening of children and adolescents for depression and suicide risk.

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23. The Relationship between Suicidal Ideation and Childhood Trauma in Adolescents with Depressive Disorder: the Dual Mediating Effects of Depressive Symptom Severity and Low Vitamin D Levels
ZHAO Lili, LIU Lewei, GENG Feng, MO Daming, LIU Huanzhong
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (13): 1614-1621.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0298
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Background

Childhood trauma is a risk factor for suicidal ideation in patients with depressive disorder, and plasma vitamin D level is also related to suicidal ideation. However, there is still insufficient research on the relationship between them in adolescent patients with depressive disorder.

Objective

To explore the relationship between suicidal ideation and childhood trauma and to analyze the mediating role of depressive symptom severity and low vitamin D levels.

Methods

Adolescent patients with depressive disorder who attended Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University and the Fourth People's Hospital of Hefei City in 2021 were used as the depressive disorder group (n=168), and adolescents with no history of mental illness recruited during the same period were used as the control group (n=89). Childhood trauma, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation were assessed using the Childhood Abuse Questionnaire (CTQ), the Current Evaluation of Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Suicidal Ideation Scale (PANSI), and plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25 (OH) D] levels were also tested. Differences between adolescents with depressive disorders and control adolescents in suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, childhood trauma, and vitamin D levels were compared; Pearson correlation analyses were used to test the correlation of scores on each scale, and the mediating roles of depression and vitamin D levels between childhood trauma and suicidal ideation were analyzed by the PROCESS macro program.

Results

Adolescents in the depressive disorder group had higher PANSI scores, CTQ subscale scores, and total scores than those in the control group (P<0.05), and lower 25 (OH) D levels than those in the control group (P<0.5). Pearson correlation analyses showed that there were correlations between the PANSI scores and the CTQ total scores, the CES-D scores, and the 25 (OH) D levels of adolescents in the depressive disorder group (P< 0.05), and the PANSI scores of adolescents in the control group were correlated with total CTQ scores, CES-D scores (P<0.05), and no correlation with 25 (OH) D levels (P>0.05). The mediation benefit analysis showed that the CES-D score and 25 (OH) D level in the adolescent group with depressive disorder played a partial mediating role between the CTQ total score and PANSI score, with mediation effects accounting for 61.8% and 5.3%, respectively; and a partial mediating role between the CTQ affective abuse subscale score and PANSI score, with mediation effects accounting for 58.9% and 6.5%; a partial mediating role between CTQ emotional neglect subscale scores and PANSI scores, with mediating effect percentages of 67.2% and 5.6%, respectively; and a full mediating role between CTQ somatic neglect subscale scores and PANSI scores, with mediating effect percentages of 92.2% and 7.8%. None of the mediating effects of 25 (OH) D levels were significant for control adolescents; CES-D scores played a fully mediating role between CTQ total scores and PANSI scores, and between CTQ emotional maltreatment subscale scores and PANSI scores; and a partially mediating role between CTQ emotional maltreatment subscale scores and PANSI scores, with a direct effect percentage of 41.5% and a mediating effect accounted for 58.5%; the mediating effect between CTQ somatic neglect subscale scores and PANSI scores was not significant.

Conclusion

The severity of depressive symptoms and low vitamin D levels in patients with adolescent depressive disorder are potential mechanisms of childhood trauma leading to suicidal ideation. In view of the disorder of childhood trauma of adolescent depression in clinical should be timely and effective control and improvement of patient, improve their vitamin D levels and actively carry out mental health education, in order to reduce the occurrence of suicidal ideation, improve clinical outcomes.

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24. Analysis of the Influencing Factors for Depression of Female Caregivers of Left-behind Children in Rural Area in China
XIA Yuwen, SHI Huifeng, LI Mengshi, ZHANG Jingxu, WANG Xiaoli
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (14): 1717-1722.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0113
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Background

The majority of caregivers of left-behind children in rural China are their mothers and grandmothers. The mental health of children's caregivers is one of the significant factors affecting the early development of children. Currently, there is a lack of research and comparison on the factors influencing depression among mothers and grandmothers of left-behind children in rural China.

Objective

To investigate the determinants of depression among female caregivers of left-behind children in rural China.

Methods

Data were collected from the baseline survey of the Home Visit Intervention Evaluation Segment of the Health and Development Promotion Program for Left-behind Children, conducted by UNICEF from April to July in 2018. The villages were selected through multi-stage stratified sampling. 1 or 2 towns were chosen as program towns in each of the 5 impoverished counties in 5 provinces. Villages in program towns were stratified by number of under-3-year-old children except Pingshan, where all villages from the program town were included. Three villages were randomly selected in each stratum as intervention villages, matched with control villages of similar number of under-3-year-old children, socioeconomic status and the distance from county. Ultimately 113 villages in 27 towns were included in the survey. This study focused on the mothers and grandmothers of left-behind children under 3. Questionnaire was used to collect the data of left-behind children under 3 years old and their main caregivers participating in the survey, and Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (ZSDS) was used to assess the depression status of caregivers. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the determinants of depression in the main caregivers of left-behind children.

Results

A total of 728 subjects were included in this study, including 282 mothers and 446 grandmothers. The overall incidence of depressive symptoms was 32.8% (239/728) . The prevalence of depression among mothers and grandmothers of left-behind children was 29.8% (84/282) and 34.8% (115/446) respectively, with no statistical significance between two groups (P>0.05) . Multivariate Logistic analysis revealed that for mothers, caring for 1-year-old children (OR=2.041, 95%CI=1.065-3.913) , 2-3-year-old children (OR=2.128, 95%CI=1.023-4.425) , and experiencing caregiving stress (OR=4.043, 95%CI=2.152-7.594) were risk factors for depression (P<0.05) . A mean communication time ≥10 minutes per time with absent fathers (OR=0.396, 95%CI=0.175-0.898) was a protective factor against maternal depression (P<0.05) . For grandmothers, looking after girls rather than boys (OR=0.506, 95%CI=0.331-0.772) was a protective factor for depression (P<0.05) . Conversely, being 60 years or older (OR=1.879, 95%CI=1.082-3.261) , self-rated health status affecting caregiving (OR=2.402, 95%CI=1.364-4.231) and children's mothers cumulative longer absence from home (OR=2.468, 95%CI=1.059-5.751) were the risk factors for depression (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The incidence of depression among female caregivers of left-behind children in rural China is high. Mothers and grandmothers, as the primary caregivers of most left-behind children, experience different factors affecting depression. Older children, high caregiving stress are risk factors for maternal depression, whereas greater communication with the children's fathers is protective factor for maternal depression. Grandmothers face a higher risk of depression when advanced age, self-report health status affacts caregiving, and children's mothers are absent from home for extended period, while caring for a granddaughter is a protective factor against grandmother's depression.

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25. Study on the Intervention and Prognosis of Modified Lifting Powder on Acute Kidney Injury and Acute Kidney Disease in Children
ZHANG Pei, YANG Meng, GAO Chunlin, XIA Zhengkun
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (11): 1376-1382.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0158
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Background

The transition stage from acute kidney injury (AKI) to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is referred to as acute kidney disease (AKD). Currently, there are relatively few studies on the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine in the progression of AKI to AKD in children.

Objective

To explore the intervention effect and impact on prognosis of Modified Shengjiang Powder on AKI and AKD in children.

Methods

A total of 136 children with AKI admitted to the Department of Pediatrics of Jinling Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Nanjing University from June 2017 to June 2022 were selected and divided into the treatment group (65 cases) and the control group (71 cases) by random number method. The control group was treated with conventional Western medicine, while the children in the treatment group were treated with oral Modified Shengjiang Powder decoction in addition to Western medicine. Laboratory examination indicators were collected from the children at 7 days and 14 days after treatment, and the TCM syndrome score was evaluated at 14 days after treatment. The AKI children were re-evaluated after 7 days of treatment. The children were followed up for 3 to 60 months after treatment. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to explore the risk factors for AKI children progressing to AKD and the risk factors for AKD children progressing to CKD stage 3. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw the survival curve of the cumulative survival rate of the children, and the Log-rank test was used for survival curve comparison.

Results

A total of 136 AKI children were included, including 81 boys and 55 girls, with an average age of (12.6±4.5) years. After 7 days of treatment, a total of 67 children progressed to AKD, among which 26 children in the treatment group and 41 children in the control group progressed to AKD. According to the previous AKI grouping and treatment results, the AKD children were divided into the AKD treatment sub-group (26 cases) and the AKD control sub-group (41 cases) again. After treatment, the levels of serum creatinine (Scr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), uric acid (UA), urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) enzyme, urinary retinol-binding protein (RBP), urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), TCM syndrome score, and the proportion of CKD stage 3 in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group, while the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and the proportion of complete recovery of AKI were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). After 14 days of treatment for AKD children, the levels of Scr, urinary NAG enzyme, urinary NGAL, the proportion of CKD stage 3, and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the AKD treatment sub-group were lower than those in the AKD control sub-group (P<0.05). The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that urinary NAG enzyme≥9.7 U·g-1·Cr-1 was a risk factor for AKI children progressing to AKD (HR=2.724, 95%CI=1.886-4.519, P=0.007), and traditional Chinese medicine treatment was a protective factor for AKI children progressing to AKD (HR=0.482, 95%CI=0.319-0.843, P=0.008) ; stage 3 of AKD was a risk factor for AKD children progressing to CKD stage 3 (HR=2.865, 95%CI=2.213-3.619, P=0.011), and traditional Chinese medicine treatment was a protective factor for AKD children progressing to CKD stage 3 (HR=0.665, 95%CI=0.422-0.953, P=0.040). At the end of the treatment course, the risk of progression to AKD in the AKI treatment group was lower than that in the AKI control group (χ2=5.343, P=0.021) ; at 90 days of follow-up, the risk of progression to CKD stage 3 in the AKI treatment group was lower than that in the AKI control group (χ2=4.623, P=0.032), and the risk of progression to CKD stage 3 in the AKD treatment group was lower than that in the AKD control group (χ2=7.409, P=0.006) ; at the end of the follow-up, the renal survival rate in the AKD treatment group was higher than that in the AKD control group (χ2=8.133, P=0.004) .

Conclusion

MLD can delay the progression of AKI and AKD, protect renal function and improve prognosis.

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26. Exploration and Research on Innovative Models for Alleviating Health Poverty in Western China's Child: a Case Study Based on the "Guguding" Medical Science Popularization and Training Program
HE Runxian, LU Wenjie, JIANG Haotian, HU Yan, LIU Qing, GAO Ye, LIU Xu
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (11): 1417-1420.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0631
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Mitigating child health poverty is an integral part of consolidating the achievements of poverty eradication. This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the "Guguding" medical science popularization and training program from a public health perspective, leveraging SWOT theory and the McKinsey 7S Model. The analysis reveals that the program's value lies in overcoming challenges faced by current non-profit organizations, such as insufficient credibility, weak cultural atmosphere, limited funding sources, and lack of an effective closed-loop mechanism. By adhering to the "prevention-first" approach in health and wellness work, the program establishes a supporting system for medical hardware and software in underdeveloped regions, thereby achieving primary and secondary prevention of childhood diseases. It enhances one-on-one medical supplementation and fosters a government-oriented mechanism for medical talent retention, ultimately elevating the health standards of low-income school-age children. This endeavor further embodies the pursuit of equity and sustainable health development, serving as a proactive contribution to children, the future, and the global health cause.

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27. The Assessment Tools and Influencing Factors of Insomnia in Chinese Adolescents: a Scoping Review
YU Yuemin, MO Feifei, LI Lesi, PAN Jiyang
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (10): 1213-1219.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0781
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Background

Previous research has indicated that adolescence is associated with physiological changes in sleep patterns. And there are significant variations in sleep duration among adolescents from different regions. Chinese adolescents face short sleep durations and intense academic pressures, which can lead to insomnia and affect their physical and mental health development.

Objective

To systematically review the assessment tools and influencing factors of insomnia in Chinese adolescents, and provide guidance for future research in this field.

Methods

Initiated in October 2022, this study conducted a systematic search in 5 databases: Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and VIP Database. Two researchers screened articles related to insomnia in Chinese adolescents aged 12 to 18. And then they extracted the following information independently: authors, publication year, region, type of research design, size of study sample, assessment tools, prevalence, and influencing factors.

Results

A total of 1 440 articles were retrieved from the databases, with 39 articles ultimately included in the study-34 in English and 5 in Chinese-covering 23 studies. The sample sizes ranged from 62 to 33 692. Cross-sectional studies were the most common method (15 studies) among the included research. Analysis revealed that the 23 studies utilized 8 kinds of insomnia assessment tools. Only 1 study provided objectively measured sleep features. Three studies involved localized assessment or development of 5 self-report tools, and provided reliability and validity data. The internal consistency of the 5 tools ranged from 0.50 to 0.83, test-retest reliability after two weeks ranged from 0.40 to 0.82, and area under the curve ranged from 0.79 to 0.85. The influencing factors of insomnia in Chinese adolescents were diverse and complicated, which included demographic factors (age, gender, etc.), physiological factors (genetics, health status, etc.), psychological factors (anxiety, depression, etc.), and behavioral factors (exercise, smoking, etc.) .

Conclusion

The assessment tools and influencing factors of insomnia in Chinese adolescents are diverse. However, there is insufficient validation of the reliability and validity of the assessment tools. Few studies have provided objectively measured sleep features of insomnia in Chinese adolescents. And the causal relationship between insomnia and its influencing factors remains unclear. Further research is still required in the future.

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28. The Relationship between Health Literacy and Online Health Information Search among Caregivers of Pediatric Oncology Children
SU Jun, WANG Jiamin, SUN Xiaojie
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (10): 1207-1212.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0814
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Background

Cancer is the second leading cause of death among children. The level of health literacy of caregivers of pediatric oncology patients not only affects their ability to search for health information on the Internet, but also has an impact on the health outcomes of patients. There is a lack of study exploring the relationship between health literacy and online health information search among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients.

Objective

To explore the relationship between health literacy and online health information search among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients and to analyze the factors that influence caregivers' online health information search.

Methods

A total of 424 caregivers of pediatric oncology patients were included in the study using purposive sampling in three hospitals in Shandong Province from May to August 2021, as well as whole cluster sampling and snowball sampling in Guangdong Province through Shenzhen HengHui Public Welfare Foundation from June to August 2022 as subjects. The survey was conducted using the basic characteristics questionnaire and the health literacy questionnaire, and subjective answers from caregivers were used to confirm whether online health information searches were done. Point two-column correlation analysis was used to test the correlation between health literacy and online health information search among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients; binary Logistic regression (forward stepwise regression based on maximum likelihood estimation) was used to analyze the influencing factors of online health information search among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients.

Results

The health literacy scores of caregivers of pediatric oncology patients were (2.60±0.30) (2.76±0.30) (2.76±0.30), and (2.76±0.30) for the four dimensions of "Perceived understanding and support from healthcare professionals""Evaluation of health information""Ability to interact with healthcare professionals", and "Know enough about health information to know what to do", respectively; the proportion of high health literacy was 56.13%, 63.21%, and 63.21%, 35.61%, respectively; negative correlation (r=-0.161), positive correlation (r=0.006), positive correlation (r=0.073), positive correlation (r=0.102), with online health information search, respectively. The education level of junior high school, high school/vocational school, or college/junior college and above, one-child family, "evaluation of health information" and "ability to interact with healthcare professionals" were facilitating factors for caregivers to conduct online health information search; and "perceived understanding and support from healthcare professionals" was a hindering factor for caregivers to conduct online health information search.

Conclusion

Most caregivers of pediatric oncology patients search for health information on the Internet, and a higher level of education, being a one-child family, having a better ability to assess health information, maintaining positive interactions with healthcare professionals, and rarely feeling the understanding and support of healthcare professionals can promote the occurrence of online health information searching behaviors among caregivers of pediatric oncology patients. The government and related departments should actively carry out health education initiatives for caregivers of pediatric oncology patients to improve their health literacy and ability to use the Internet to search for health information.

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29. Risk Prediction Models for Refractory Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Children: a Systematic Review
LI Ruitong, YUE Yuchuan, GU Xujie, XIONG Lingling
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (09): 1105-1114.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0098
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Background

Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is a common respiratory disease in children, which can easily develop into refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP). Children with RMPP have complex conditions, are difficult to treat, and are associated with multiple serious complications. A risk prediction model for RMPP in children can help healthcare professionals to identify children at high risk of RMPP and provide timely therapeutic countermeasures.

Objective

To systematically review the risk prediction models for RMPP in children.

Methods

CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched to collect the related studies on risk prediction models for RMPP in Children to February 20th, 2024. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis of the incidence and predictors of RMPP in children was performed using Stata 18.0 software.

Results

A total of 14 papers were included, containing 17 risk prediction models. Ten studies were internal validated, and only four studies were external validated, all of which had AUC>0.7. PROBAST results showed that 14 included papers were all at high risk of bias. The results of Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of RMPP in children was 28.2% (95%CI=21.2%-35.1%), hyperthermia, lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein, age, neutrophil ratio, procalcitonin and D-dimer were independent influences on the occurrence of RMPP in children (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

Risk prediction models for RMPP in children have good predictive performance, but the overall risk of bias was high and external validation was lacking. The future risk prediction model should focus on hyperthermia, lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein, age, neutrophil ratio, procalcitonin and D-dimer.

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30. Imaging and Clinical Characteristics of 8 Cases of COVID-19 Complicated with Pneumomediastinum in Children
FU Qiang, REN Zuolei, LIN Zhiqiang, GONG Jianfeng, WANG Changzheng, WANG Ting, HU Yalan, TAN Jufang
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (04): 510-515.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0733
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Background

The imaging of COVID-19 (COVID-19) in children is different from that of adults, mainly manifested as subpleural ground glass shadows, patchy high-density shadow, and solid shadow, and rarely complicated with pneumomediastinum. The formation of a large number of emphysema can seriously affect the respiratory and circulatory function, resulting in obvious wheezing and hypoxemia, which need to be actively treated.

Objective

To analyze and summarize the imaging and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 with pneumomediastinum in children.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 8 pediatric patients with COVID-19 complicated with pneumomediastinum admitted to the Department of Pediatrics at Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated with Yangtze University from December 1, 2022 to January 30, 2023, including age, gender, imaging, clinical characteristics, and treatment.

Results

8 children were 3.5 years to 12 years, with a female ratio of 3∶5. High Resolution CT Scan in all children showed double lung infection combined with pneumomediastinum, and multiple emphysema involved the neck and chest wall. The pulmonary manifestations were various: subpleural ground glass shadow, consolidation, tree bud sign, vascular bronchial bundle thickening and bronchial wall thickening, grid sign, etc., no large consolidation and "white lung" found. One case was observed to have a small amount of pleural effusion. In addition to fever and cough, the clinical manifestations were obvious shortness of breath, pulmonary auscultation, but dry or moist rales were not significant. Four children with mycoplasma infection were treated with azithromycin, and one with B. catarrhalis. was treated with azithromycin. All given oxygen therapy. A patient was treated with an invasive ventilator because traditional treatment was unable to alleviate her dyspnea and hypoxemia. The patient's leucocytes and hypersensitive CRP were significantly increased. After 3 days, the symptoms improved and the machine was successfully withdrawn. 5 cases were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and 3 cases were treated with glucocorticoids. a week after the review of chest CT, pneumomethinum were completely absorbed, and lung lesions significantly improved.

Conclusion

Children with pneumomediastinum complicated by COVID-19 were mostly pre-school or school-age children, rare in infants. Pneumomediastinum can coexist with gas accumulation in the neck and chest wall. In addition, pulmonary lesions could involve the stroma or parenchyma, and both lungs were affected, with various manifestations. At the onset of the disease, there were obvious shortness of breath, active oxygen therapy was recommended. When the white blood cell count and hypersensitivity CRP significantly increase, close attention should be paid to respiratory conditions. IVIG and glucocorticoids may have positive effects, and if necessary, a mechanical ventilation should also be used.

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31. Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of Drug-resistant Epilepsy in Children
ZUO Ranran, SUN Suzhen
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (06): 756-762.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0063
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Background

At present, the proportion of DRUG-RESISTANT epilepsy (DRE) in children is still maintained at about 30%, and it is often combined with mental retardation, affecting the quality of life, so the diagnosis and treatment of DRE is still a major challenge in neurology.

Objective

Analyze the genetic and clinical characteristics of DRE in children to provide a theoretical basis for clinical genetic testing.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of 95 children with DRE who were hospitalized in Hebei Children's Hospital from 2020 to 2022. According to the genetic test results, they were divided into gene mutation positive group (44 cases) and gene mutation negative group (51 cases). Collected general information (including gender, age of onset, medication use, history of febrile convulsions, family history of epilepsy, etc.), clinical features (seizure types, epilepsy syndromes, developmental conditions), and ancillary examinations [genetic testing, video electroencephalography (VEEG) examination, neuroimaging] from the children, and analyse the genetic aetiology and clinical features of DRE.

Results

Of the 95 children with DRE, 55 (57.9%) were male and 40 (42.1%) were female, with a median age of onset of 1.00 (0.50, 4.00) years and number of medications used of 3 (2, 4) ; the age of onset of the children in the mutation-positive group was younger than that in the mutation-negative group (Z=-5.322, P=0.001) ; comparing the gender of the children, history of febrile seizures, family history of epilepsy, and number of medications used in the two groups, the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Epileptic syndromes were diagnosed in 38 (40.0%) of the children, of which 76.3% (29/38) had onset in the neonatal or infantile period; the percentage of epileptic syndromes was higher in the mutation-positive group than in the mutation-negative group (χ2=12.065, P=0.001). Clinical seizure types were diverse, with 2 or more seizure types being the most common, accounting for 52.6% (50/95), followed by a single focal seizure, accounting for 33.7% (32/95) ; there was no statistically significant difference in the comparison of seizure types between the two groups of children with DRE (χ2=2.920, P=0.404). Developmental screening was improved in 57 children, of whom 43 (75.4%) showed varying degrees of developmental delay after the onset of the disease, and 33 (76.7%) showed generalised developmental delay; the percentage of children with developmental delay in the mutation-positive group was higher than that in the mutation-negative group (χ2=5.728, P=0.017). Genetic variations were detected in 44 cases, resulting in a positive detection rate of 46.3%, predominantly involving ion channel-related mutations, with SCN1A being the most prevalent single-gene mutation. Ninety (94.7%) children had abnormal VEEG examinations, with focal epileptic discharges predominating; the percentage of peak dysrhythmias was higher in the mutation-positive group than in the mutation-negative group (χ2=7.425, P=0.006). Structural etiology was present in 25 (26.3%) children, including 12 in the mutation-positive group and 13 in the mutation-negative group; the difference in the structural etiology of the children with DRE was not statistically significant when comparing the two groups (χ2=0.039, P=0.844) .

Conclusion

Genetic factors are an important etiological factor for DRE in children. The young age of onset and developmental delay suggests that it is related to a genetic etiology, and genetic testing should be actively improved at an early stage, which can help in the early diagnosis of DRE and precise treatment.

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32. Correlation of Non-suicidal Self-injury with 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 and Blood Lipid Levels in Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder
FAN Haojie, LIU Lewei, XIA Lei, TIAN Yinghan, YANG Cheng, HAO Mingru, ZHAO Xin, SHEN Qingqing, MO Daming, GENG Feng, LIU Huanzhong
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (05): 612-618.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0127
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Background

The incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents is annually elevated. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common clinical manifestation of MDD. Evidence suggested that vitamin D and lipid levels are associated with MDD, but whether they are related to NSSI is unclear.

Objective

To compare the levels of 25 (OH) D3 and blood lipids in MDD adolescents with or without NSSI behavior, and to explore their diagnostic value for NSSI.

Methods

A total of 129 MDD adolescents who received treatment in the Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University and the Fourth People's Hospital of Hefei from October 2020 to March 2022 were recruited. They were assigned into NSSI group (n=77) and non-NSSI group (n=52) based on the diagnostic criteria of NSSI in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) . The Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) , Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) , and Center for Epidemiological Survey, Depression Scale (CES-D) were used to evaluate the clinical symptoms. Fasting venous blood samples were collected to measure the levels of 25 (OH) D3 and blood lipids, and compared between groups. In addition, multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify influencing factors for NSSI behavior in MDD adolescents. The diagnostic value of 25 (OH) D3 and lipid levels in NSSI behaviors was assessed by plotting the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.

Results

The age of the NSSI group was significantly lower than that of the non-NSSI group, whereas the total scores of PANSI, ISI, and CES-D were significantly higher than those of the non-NSSI group (P<0.05) . The level of 25 (OH) D3 in the NSSI group was significantly lower than that in the non-NSSI group, whereas the levels of total cholesterol (TC) , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) , and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were significantly higher than those in the non-NSSI group (P<0.05) . Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that both LDL-C (OR=5.695, 95%CI=2.422-13.388, P<0.001) and 25 (OH) D3 (OR=0.871, 95%CI=0.768-0.987, P<0.05) were the influencing factors of MDD adolescents with NSSI. The area under curve (AUC) of LDL-C and 25 (OH) D3 levels in assessing the risk of developing NSSI behavior in MDD adolescents was 0.73 (95%CI=0.65-0.82, P<0.001) and 0.62 (95%CI=0.52-0.72, P=0.023) , respectively. Their optimal cut-off value was 1.89 mmol/L and 19.15 μg/L, respectively. The AUC of 25 (OH) D3 combined with LDL-C levels [ln (p/1-p) =1.364X1-0.143X2-0.161, where X1 and X2 was LDL-C and 25 (OH) D3, respectively] in diagnosing NSSI behavior in MDD adolescents was 0.77 (95%CI=0.69-0.85, P<0.001) , with 77.92% of sensitivity and 67.31% of specificity.

Conclusion

25 (OH) D3 and lipid levels are out of normal ranges in MDD adolescents with NSSI. Measurement of LDL-C combined with 25 (OH) D3 levels may provide information to predict the occurrence of NSSI behaviors in MDD adolescents. A regular measurement of LDL-C and 25 (OH) D3 and a dynamic monitor is valuable to provide symptomatic supports.

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33. Meta-analysis of the Prevalence and Factors Affecting Enuresis in Chinese Children and Adolescents
LIU Qin, CHENG Min, JIANG Fengqiong, LI Xiaoyu
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (06): 763-770.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0205
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Background

Enuresis is one of the common diseases in children and adolescents, and in recent years, enuresis has posed a great threat to the physical and mental health of children and adolescents, seriously affecting the quality of life of the affected children, and bringing a serious burden to the society and families. At present, there are still controversies about the influencing factors of enuresis in children and adolescents, and there are few relevant systematic evaluations at home and abroad.

Objective

To explore the prevalence and influencing factors of enuresis in children and adolescents in China using Meta-analysis.

Methods

Computer searches were conducted for relevant studies in the databases of CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from the construction of the database to May 2024. Independent screening and cross-checking by 2 investigators, cross-sectional studies were assessed using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 17.0 software.

Results

A total of 27 papers were included, including 243 530 children patients. The results showed that the prevalence of enuresis in Chinese children and adolescents was 6.1% (95%CI=5.1%-7.2%), of which, male (OR=1.52, 95%CI=1.41-1.64), family history of enuresis (OR=3.46, 95%CI=2.01-5.93), constipation (OR=2.32, 95%CI=1.59-3.40), history of urinary tract infections (OR=2.33, 95%CI=1.81-3.01), and sleep disorder (OR=2.01, 95%CI=1.10-3.67), urinary frequency (OR=1.90, 95%CI=1.43-2.52), urinary urgency (OR=1.67, 95%CI=1.31-2.12), and urinary incontinence (OR=4.85, 95%CI=2.78-8.45) were risk factors for enuresis in children and adolescents (P<0.05) ; urinary training (OR=0.11, 95%CI=0.02-0.46) was a protective factor for enuresis in children and adolescents (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

The prevalence of enuresis is high in Chinese children and adolescents, and that gender, family history of enuresis, constipation, history of urinary tract infection, voiding training, sleep disorders, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence are the main influencing factors of enuresis in children and adolescents. Therefore, in the future, early identification and intervention of enuresis in children and adolescents should be carried out, parents' attention to enuresis should be raised, and the popularisation of disease education should be done to reduce the prevalence of enuresis and improve the quality of life of the affected children and their families.

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34. Correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution and Blood Lipid Metabolism in Children: Based on the Shanghai Child and Adolescent Health Cohort
CHENG Lu, QIN Cun, BAI Pinqing, WANG Jianying, REN Yaping, HU Xiaojuan, ZHANG Baojun, ZHANG Lei, ZHOU Yixin
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (06): 751-755.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0262
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Background

With the rapid development of the society, the detection rate of dyslipidemia in children has gradually increased. At present, there are few data on the application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution identification in sub-health of children, and there is a lack of clinical correlation data analysis.

Objective

To observe the trend of changes in TCM constitution and blood lipid metabolism in children, and to analyze the correlation between them, thus providing relevant basis for subsequent continuous monitoring research.

Methods

Sourced from the Shanghai Child and Adolescent Health Cohort (SCAHC), a total of 2 080 healthy primary school students in the second and third grade from Pudong New Area, Shanghai were selected as the research subjects. Using the"Zhaoming System"that was independently developed by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, physical information of included subjects in 2021 (first year) and 2022 (second year) was collected. Based on the TCM constitution classification of facial complexion and tongue appearance, clinical symptoms and signs and questionnaire information, children were divided into five types of constitution, including the spleen-deficiency constitution, balanced constitution, Qi-stagnation constitution, deficiency-heat constitution, and excess heat constitution (unbalanced constitution referred to all constitutions except for the balanced constitution). Blood samples were collected to detect on triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and total cholesterol (TC). To analyze and compare the incidence of blood lipid abnormalities in children of different genders, as well as the distribution characteristics and changes of TCM constitution in different ages and genders. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the correlation between TCM constitution and dyslipidemia in children.

Results

Among the 2 080 children, 1 122 (53.9%) were males and 958 (46.1%) were females, with an average age of (8.2±0.4) years. There were 522 children with dyslipidemia (25.09%), including 272 males (52.1%) and 250 females (47.9%). In 2021, there were 815 (39.2%) cases of the balanced constitution and 1 265 (60.8%) cases of the unbalanced constitution. In 2022, 764 (36.7%) children had a balanced constitution and 1 316 (63.3%) had a unbalanced constitution. There was a statistically significant difference in the distribution of TCM constitution in children between 2021 and 2022 (χ2=106.28, P<0.001). The detection rate of unbalanced constitution in boys was significantly higher than that in girls (χ22021=14.073, P<0.001; χ22022=20.090, P<0.001). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis, after excluding demographic factors such as gender and age, showed that elevated HDL-C in children was a contributing factor to the occurrence of balanced constitution (OR=1.624, 95%CI=1.258-2.097, P<0.001), and deficiency-heat constitution (OR=0.654, 95%CI=0.499-0.858, P=0.002) .

Conclusion

Through analyzing the changing trend in TCM constitution and blood lipid metabolism in children from the SCAHC cohort, an increased HDL-C promotes the occurrence of balanced constitution but inhibits the occurrence of deficiency-heat constitution.

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35. The Influence of Family Cognitive Environment on Early Childhood Language Development: a Retrospective Case-control Study in Shanghai
GUO Zhichao, CUI Dan, BAO Jiajun, SHI Weiqing, WEI Kang, YANG Xingtang, YU Wenya
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (01): 53-58.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0041
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Background

The incidence of delay language development in early childhood is high, and the early recognition rate is low, which has a significant negative impact on the early childhood development of other dimensions. The family cognitive environment is a key factor affecting early childhood language development.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the influence of family cognitive environment on early childhood language development, and provide theoretical basis for promoting early childhood language development from the perspective of community intervention on family cognitive environment.

Methods

A retrospective case-control study was conducted on 4 307 children who were admitted to a community child healthcare department in Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. The Shanghai Pediatric Development Screening Scale Ⅱ (DenverⅡ) was used for developmental screening, which was conducted at the child's age of 1, 2, and 3 years old. A total of 172 children with delay language development were selected as the case group, and 516 children with normal language development were included in the control group, which was determined by the matching factor of age, with a ratio of the number of children in the case and control groups being 1∶3. The following information of children in both groups were collected, including children's basic birth characteristics, parental demographic characteristics, maternal pregnancy and childbirth characteristics, and family cognitive environment characteristics. The Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of delay early childhood language development.

Results

A total of 172 children with delayed early language development had an incidence rate of 3.99%, among them ,1-year-old, 2-year-old, and 3-year old children accounted for 33.14% (57 cases), 53.49% (92 cases), and 13.37% (23 cases), respectively. The proportions of male children, children with premature birth, and children with maternal education of high school and below were higher in the case group than those in the control group (P<0.05). The overall family cognitive environment, emotional warmth, social adaptation, linguistic environment, and neglectful environment of the children in the case group were less favorable compared to those in the control group (P<0.05). premature birth, low maternal education, and poor family cognitive environment were risk factors of delay early childhood language development (P<0.05) .

Conclusion

Interventions for language development before the age of 2 were key to effectively reducing the rate of delay childhood language development. Guiding and optimizing the family caregiving environment, assisting in establishing good parent-child communication and interaction by community child healthcare doctors could be effective strategies for promoting early childhood language development. Community child healthcare doctors should pay special attention to children with young gestational age and low maternal education, and provide more targeted interventions and guidance on parent-child activities and communication.

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36. Clinical Observation of the New Antiepileptic Drug Perampanel in the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy in Children Aged 0-18 Years
MA Huping, REN Rong, HOU Mei, YUAN Aiyun
Chinese General Practice    2025, 28 (02): 250-256.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0031
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Background

Currently, the treatment of refractory epilepsy (RE) in children is still a difficult point in epilepsy treatment. In China, pirenzapine (PER) is still a new drug for treating RE in children, and there is currently a lack of recommendations for adding PER to the treatment of RE in children. And in Chinese reports, the sample size of RE patients treated with PER is relatively small. Therefore, the efficacy of PER for pediatric RE, especially for young children with RE, still needs to be further studied with a large sample size.

Objective

To explore the efficacy, possible indications, adverse reactions, and tolerability of PER addition therapy for RE in children.

Methods

A self-control and retrospective analysis was conducted on children with RE aged 0-18 who were treated at the Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University from January 2022 to January 2023. The frequency of seizures at different observation points before and after the addition of PER treatment was compared, and the effective rate of PER was evaluated. Adverse drug reactions and drug retention rates were recorded, and the clinical characteristics of the effective and ineffective groups of PER were analyzed.

Results

A total of 192 study subjects were included. After adding PER treatment, the effective rates at 12, 24, and 36 weeks were 56.3% (108/192), 62.1% (113/182), and 69.7% (122/175), respectively, and the seizure free rates were 19.3% (37/192), 21.4% (39/182), and 24.6% (43/175). The incidence of adverse reactions was 16.1% (31/192), mainly including dizziness, irritability, weakness, and drowsiness. The last follow-up drug retention rate was 91.1% (175/192). There was a statistically significant difference in the onset age, duration of anti-epileptic treatment, type of origin, seizure form, frequency of seizures before the addition of PER, number of combined anti-epileptic drugs (ASMs), and ketogenic diet/surgical treatment between patients with RE who received continuous medication for 12 weeks (P<0.05). In addition, 178 children underwent EEG examination, and 167 children underwent cranial magnetic resonance imaging examination. There was a statistically significant difference in the electroencephalogram (EEG) and head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results between patients who received effective and ineffective treatment. In the results of electroencephalogram examination, the effective rate of discharge in the anterior (anterior, middle, temporal anterior, and middle) part of the brain was higher (P<0.05) ; In the results of cranial imaging examination, the normal group had a higher effective rate, followed by children with mainly white matter damage.

Conclusion

The overall effective rate and retention rate of PER addition therapy for RE in children are high, with mild adverse reactions and good drug tolerance. It is more effective for children with RE who have a late onset age, seizures in the form of motor seizures, focal origin, short course of anti-epileptic treatment, fewer combination medications, and less frequency of seizures. In electroencephalography, patients with normal discharge in the anterior (anterior, middle, anterior temporal, and middle temporal) of the brain and normal results in cranial magnetic resonance imaging have a higher effective rate.

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37. Analysis of Overweight and Obesity Trends and BMI Variation among Children and Adolescents Aged 6-15 Years: Based on the Centralized Distribution of Food Material System
XIONG Chang, LI Zhijuan, WANG Jinming, YU Yun, YU Yingqing, QIAN Hongdan
Chinese General Practice    2024, 27 (31): 3890-3895.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0787
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Background

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents is continuously rising. As countries have developed several school-based nutrition policies to control overweight and obesity, it is important to examine the effectiveness of nutrition policies.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of the centralized distribution of food material system on overweight and obesity rates among children and adolescents aged 6-15 years.

Methods

In April 2023, a total of 104 749 BMI data from sixteen schools aged 6 to 15 years (8 schools were included in the unified food distribution system and recorded as the unified distribution group, and 8 schools were not included in the unified food distribution and supply system and recorded as the non-unified distribution group) in Wuxi were retrospectively collected between 2017 and 2021. The data of physical examination was collected from Student Health Monitoring System in Jiangsu Province. The overweight and obesity epidemiologic trends among children and adolescents were analyzed from 2017 to 2021 in Wuxi, and the changes in BMI-Z scores and trends in overweight and obesity rates among children and adolescents were compared before and after the implementation of the centralized distribution of food material system by the Joinpoint regression and grey GM (1, 1) model.

Results

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among in children and adolescents aged 6-15 years was increasing from 2017 to 2021. The results of the Joinpoint regression analysis indicated that the prevalence of overweight (APC 1.8% vs 4.6%) and obesity (APC 6.9% vs 13.3%) among students included in the system exhibited a slower rate of increase than among those not included. The disparity in the increase of BMI-Z scores among students included in the system and those not included changed from -0.055 (95%CI=-0.108--0.002) to -0.195 (95%CI=-0.246--0.145) before and after the implementation of the system. The results of grey GM (1, 1) model showed that the incidence rate of overweight among children and adolescents in Wuxi in 2022, 2023 and 2024 was 22.02%, 22.39% and 22.77% respectively, with the incidence rate of overweight being 17.02%, 18.50% and 20.12% respectively.

Conclusion

The increasing trend in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as the increase in BMI-Z scores among children and adolescents, has slowed down after the implementation of the centralized distribution of food material system. The system may be an effective method of improving the nutritional status of children and adolescents. Therefore, it is recommended that the centralized distribution of food material system still needs to be implemented and the monitoring area needs to be expanded.

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38. Intestinal Flora: an Important Participant in Childhood Obesity
LUO Yu, LUO Dan, TANG Binzhi
Chinese General Practice    2024, 27 (33): 4182-4189.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0809
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The increasing incidence of childhood obesity has emerged as a novel challenge in the realm of global public health. Studies have demonstrated that alterations in the composition of intestinal flora during the early stages of life contribute to the development of obesity by influencing nutrient absorption and metabolism, triggering inflammatory responses, and regulating the communication between the gut and brain. Currently, Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia muciniphila have been found to reduce body fat content, exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, and enhance intestinal barrier function, whereas Prevotella is strongly associated with improvements in individual glucose metabolism induced by dietary fiber. Translational application of specific intestinal flora benefits to body glycolipid metabolism is helpful for the early prevention and therapy of pediatric obesity. This review elucidates the impact of early-life changes in intestinal flora composition on childhood obesity explores the mechanisms by which intestinal flora contributes to obesity pathogenesis, and specifically focuses on recent advances in utilizing short-chain fatty acids for the regulation of intestinal flora and the amelioration of obesity, aiming to provide a theoretical foundation for the intervention of childhood obesity from the perspective of intestinal flora.

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39. Analysis of Trend in the Prevalence of Central Obesity among Children and Adolescents Aged 7-18 in Putuo District, Shanghai from 2018 to 2023
ZHANG Yu, YU Shuo, WANG Bingqing, RAN Qingqing, ZHANG Xiayun
Chinese General Practice    2024, 27 (33): 4168-4175.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0172
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Background

With the improvement of economic level and changes in lifestyle of residents, the obesity among children and adolescents has become increasingly severe, threatening the healthy growth of children and adolescents. BMI was used as an evaluation index of obesity in most previous studies, which may underestimate the prevalence of central obesity. Therefore, it is urgent to evaluate the waist circumference (WC) and trend of the prevalence of central obesity among children and adolescents in Putuo District, in order to provide scientific basis for targeted proposed intervention.

Objective

To analyze WC and the trend in the prevalence of central obesity among children and adolescents aged 7-18 years in Putuo District, Shanghai, from 2018 to 2023.

Methods

Data on medical examinations of primary and secondary school students in Putuo District in 2018 and 2020 to 2023 were used to analyze the WC, the prevalence of central obesity and the trends. The 90th percentile (P90) age-specific children and adolescents of different genders was used as the cut-off point of high WC, and WC exceeding the P90 value was defined as central obesity. SPSS 22.0 and SAS 13.1 were used for statistical analysis and Excel 2021 was used for graphic plotting.

Results

A total of 280 648 primary and secondary school students participated in the medical examination in Putuo District, Shanghai, from 2018 to 2023, of which 146 334 (52.1%) were male students and 134 314 (47.9%) were female students, with an median age of 10.5 (8.7, 12.6) years. WC of male and female students from 2018 to 2023 showed fluctuating downward trends with a statistically significant difference (Hmale=209.785, Hfemale=373.076; P<0.001). WC of male students decreased from 65.2 (58.0, 74.0) cm in 2018 to 64.8 (56.9, 74.0) cm in 2023 and female students decreased from 60.5 (55.0, 67.0) cm to 59.8 (53.8, 66.2) cm. Comparison of the prevalence of central obesity among male and female students in each year showed statistically significant differences (χ2male=264.123, χ2female=448.289; P<0.001). The results of Cochran-Armitage trend test showed decreasing trends in prevalences of central obesity among male and female groups from 2018 to 2023 (Ztrend male=-10.974, Ztrend female=-15.218; Ptrend<0.001). The prevalence of central obesity among male students decreased from 28.8% (6 714/23 286) to 24.6% (7 935/32 227), while that among female students decreased from 21.9% (4 604/21 062) to 15.5% (4 604/29 695). The WC and prevalence of central obesity among male students were higher than that among female students (U=7 128 257 114.500、χ2=2 928.075, P<0.001). Prevalence of central obesity showed increasing trends with age for both sexes (Ztrend male=35.167, Ztrend female=6.533; Ptrend<0.001) .

Conclusion

This study suggests that WC and the prevalence of central obesity among children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Putuo District are fluctuating and decreasing. WC and the prevalence of central obesity of male students are high than those of female students of the same age. The prevalence of central obesity is increasing with age. Results of this study provide theoretical support for the targeted intervention of central obesity in children and adolescents.

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40. The Quality Assessment of Community Children's Health Service Under the Contract Service Mode Based on PCAT
WANG Xi, YIN Tao, YANG Huimin, WANG Haoxiang, YIN Delu
Chinese General Practice    2024, 27 (28): 3510-3514.   DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0843
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Background

Primary medical institutions, with the characteristics of comprehensive, continuous, coordinated, convenient and economical, play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of common and frequently-occurring children's diseases, planned immunization and child health management, and lay a solid foundation for children's health services. It is essential to improve the quality of child health services for children under the management of family doctor contract. There are regional differences in the ability of children's health services at primary institutions in China. Therefore, accurate evaluation of the quality of children's health services at primary institutions is helpful to find problems in time and promote the development of children's health services at a higher level.

Objective

To assess the quality of community children's health services for contracted children, analyze the quality problems and optimization strategies, and provide international vision and decision-making reference for further improving the quality.

Methods

Taking a district of Chengdu as a typical case, three community health service centers with stronger child health service ability in the district were selected as the sample institutions, and the parents of children contracted by the sample institutions were surveyed with the online questionnaire on the quality of community child health service by using the Chinese version of primary care assessment tool (PCAT) .

Results

Totally, 3 631 parents of contracted children were investigated. The total PCAT score of community child health service quality in the sample centers was (58.72 ± 13.43). The dimensions with relatively high PCAT scores of community child health service quality includes "continuity" "community first consultation (service availability and service use) " and "comprehensive service (service provision) ", while the dimensions "children and family-Centered" "comprehensive (available services) " and "coordination (referral) " had low scores.

Conclusion

It is suggested to strengthen the supply of diagnosis and treatment services for common pediatric diseases in the community, unblock the referral mechanism of Pediatrics, strengthen the awareness of parents of contracted children to be included in the contracted service team to participate in diagnosis and treatment decisions, and pay attention to the health services for children with non local registered residence.

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