The Investigation of Relationship Between Allergic Rhinitis with Forward Head Posture and Anxiety in Children
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Forward Head Posture
- Sponsor
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Forward Head Posture
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Forward head posture is a common postural issue across all age groups, often linked to the overuse of electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, leading to poor posture in children. Allergic rhinitis is also prevalent in children, but its effects on musculoskeletal and psychological health are not well understood.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between allergic rhinitis, forward head posture, and anxiety levels in Iranian children aged 7-12 years.
Materials and Methods: Fifty children aged 7-12 were recruited from the Allergy-Infection Clinic at Bandar Abbas Children's Hospital. The participants were divided into two groups: 25 healthy children and 25 children diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Spence Anxiety Scale, while forward head posture was measured by analyzing photographs of the children's body profiles using AutoCAD software.
Investigators
Mohammad Bagher Rahmati
Associate Professor
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Forward Head Posture
Time Frame: 2 month
Forward head posture (FHP) represents a common postural imbalance characterized by the positioning of the head in a forward orientation relative to the body's vertical axis