Table 9 Priorities within categories of AIS

Prevalence

Females, age 9–11; 2 to 4% of general population

Immediacy

When females reach this stage; delayed menarche

Necessity

Mandatory depending on community and parental concern

Changeability

Priority

Behavior

Parents as caregivers; teachers as health educators; Increased awareness as to potential of problem in age group; social concern via cosmesis;

Scoliotic deviation

Dependent upon severity at time of diagnosis; treatment compliance; cosmetic effect;