Table 4 Subgroup and age analysis
SAQ Appearance | SAQ Expectations | SAQ total score | TAPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cobb angle 10 to 39° (n = 133) | 20.62 ± 4.83 | 12.89 ± 4.75 | 33.51 ± 8.22 | 3.57 ± 0.62 |
Cobb angle ≥ 40° (n = 122) | 27.54 ± 8.38 | 13.88 ± 4.94 | 41.42 ± 11.61 | 2.81 ± 0.97 |
Significance of differences in Cobb angle groups | F = 30.26, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 | F = 1.11, df = 1, 252, P = 0.29 | F = 8.68, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 | F = 23.11, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 |
Correlations with age | 0.58** | 0.18** | 0.49** | − 0.59** |
Age 14 to < 18 years (n = 59) | 21.20 ± 5.78 | 13.92 ± 4.68 | 35.12 ± 8.55 | 3.57 ± 0.64 |
Age 18 to 45 years (n = 130) | 21.35 ± 5.49 | 12.18 ± 4.81 | 33.54 ± 8.93 | 3.48 ± 0.69 |
Age ≥ 46 years (n = 66) | 31.44 ± 7.64 | 15.20 ± 4.50 | 46.64 ± 10.24 | 2.35 ± 0.89 |
Significance of differences in age groups | F = 40.41, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 | F = 1.16, df = 1, 252, P = 0.28 | F = 10.89, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 | F = 44.44, df = 1, 252, P < 0.01 |