Establishment of a concise health index synthetic evaluation method for adolescents
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2023.05.015
- VernacularTitle:青少年简明健康指数综合评价方法的构建
- Author:
XU Huiqiong, ZHANG Xinyu, LI Xiaoheng, CHEN Dingyan, ZHANG Xindong, WANG Xi, WAN Yuhui, TAO Fangbiao
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Author Information
1. Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei (230032) , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Physical examination;
Mental health;
Behavior;
Health index;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2023;44(5):706-710
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:The aim of this study was to establish a comprehensive concise health index (CHI) for evaluating adolescents, so as to provide a basis for determining the overall health status of adolescents in China.
Methods:On the basis of a literature review and consensus among core researchers, adolescent CHI indicators in the following five dimensions were assessed:physical growth, physical fitness, common diseases, mental health and behavioral health. A total of 24 experts used an analysis hierarcgy process (AHP) to calculate the indicators subjective weights. In addition, from October to December of 2021, two regions, A and B were selected to conduct empirical research, and the CRITIC method was used to calculate the objective weights of the indicators. Finally, the weight coefficients were determined through the AHP-CRITIC combination weight method, and comprehensive evaluation was performed with the TOPSIS method.
Results:Across academic period and genders, the combined weighted coefficients of the health indicators were as follows:BMI, 0.081-0.095; waist circumference, 0.070-0.081; relative grip strength, 0.101-0.108; myopia, 0.110-0.128; dental caries, 0.055-0.070; psychological symptoms, 0.240-0.262; physical exercise, 0.085-0.115; screen time, 0.097-0.111; and sleep duration, 0.086-0.103. The health index of middle school students in city A (0.626±0.065) was significantly higher than that in city B(0.613±0.066)( t=6.34, P <0.01).
Conclusion:The comprehensive adolescent CHI evaluation method has good consistency and application value, and may serve as a reference for adolescent health monitoring.
