2003
DOI: 10.1136/adc.88.1.18
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Parental knowledge of school backpack weight and contents

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“…The space between the shoulder straps in the backpack was adjusted to be 20 cm1 ) . The weight of the bag was 15% of the individual’s body weight7 ) . The bottom end of the backpack was at the level of T12 with short shoulder straps and at S1 with long shoulder straps.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The space between the shoulder straps in the backpack was adjusted to be 20 cm1 ) . The weight of the bag was 15% of the individual’s body weight7 ) . The bottom end of the backpack was at the level of T12 with short shoulder straps and at S1 with long shoulder straps.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Carrying a backpack in an incorrect manner can cause various biomechanical, physiological and neuromuscular disorders that may reduce physical performance4, 5 ) . An ideal bag weight and space between the shoulder straps have been recommended6, 7 ) . Asymmetry of weight distribution in both shoulder straps may cause a spinal deformity with gait abnormalities and scoliosis1, 2 ) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Probably, the guardians of firstgrade students help organize or manage the children's schoolbags, while the older children, possibly, manage their own schoolbags. Although this is an assumption, Forjuoh et al 14 found that many parents are unaware of the weigh carried by their children, and some never checked the contents of the backpack, and that students carry other objects in addition to school supplies. When the schoolbags were heavy, in this study, in general, we observed that the students were carrying unnecessary items to class.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, these studies were performed with children that had to carry all their school materials, and, in reviewing the literature, it can be observed that some authors suggest various measures such as the utilization of lockers 14 . The bill cited also suggests the installation of lockers in schools; however, researches that support such measure to reduce the schoolbag weight are scarce.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Forjoh i wsp. [20] przeprowadzili sondaż dotyczący wiedzy rodziców na temat prawidłowej wagi oraz zawartości plecaka szkolnego. Badaniu poddano 188 rodziców dzieci z trzech wybranych szkół podstawowych w Teksasie.…”
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