Abstract:[Objective] To analyze the factors influencing the delayed diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in our hos- pital, and to provide the scientific basis for the formulation and implementation of DDH-related public health policies. [Methods] A total of 325 children with DDH under 7 years old who were admitted to Xijing Hospital from January 2011 to December 2020 were enrolled into this study. According to the age of children at diagnosis, they were divided into the non-delayed group (0~6 months at diagnosis) and the de- layed group (7~84 months at diagnosis) . The basic information, including family history, birth, diagnosis, and treatment process of the chil- dren, were investigated. Spearman correlation analysis was performed on the relationship between the age at diagnosis and ultrasonic Graf scale, and radiographic Crowe grade. In addition, univariate comparison and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to ex- plore the factors related to the delayed diagnosis. [Results] Of the 325 patients (432 hips) , 72 children fall into the non-delayed group, ac- counting for 22.15%, while 253 cases were in the delayed group, accounting for 77.85%. The age at diagnosis was negatively correlated with ultrasonic Graf classification in the non-delayed group (R=-0.284, P=0.016) , whereas the age at diagnosis proved positively correlat- ed to imaging Crowe classification in the delayed group (R=0.144, P=0.023) . As results of multivariate logistic regression, poor family eco- nomic condition (OR=1.722, P=0.001) , poor maternal education (OR=1.429, P=0.047) , and lack of early hip screening (OR=7.215, P< 0.001) was the independent risk factor for delayed diagnosis of DDH. [Conclusion] There is a weak negative correlation between the age at the diagnosis under 6 months and ultrasonic Graf classification, and a weak positive correlation between the age at diagnosis over 7 months and radiographic Crowe classification. Poor family economic condition, poor maternal education level, and lack of early hip screening are the risk factors for delayed diagnosis of DDH in children.