Prevalence, Drivers and Clinical Features of Human Scabies at the Mfou Principal Prison, Centre Region of Cameroon

Kouotou, Emmanuel Armand; Nansseu, Jobert Richie

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“… Confounding factors identified Strategies to deal with confounding factors stated Outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way Was appropriate statistical analysis used? Total score( n = 8) Kouotou, EA [ 44 ] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 Bartosik, K [ 45 ] Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 6 Bogino, E [ 46 ] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 RAHMATI, R [ 47 ] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 Mannocci, A [ 35 ] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 Harouna, M [ 48 ] Yes Yes …”

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“…This systematic review also found that hygienic practices were significantly associated with the occurrence of scabies among prisoners, based on included studies [ 44 , 46 , 48 ]. Based on a study conducted in Ethiopia [ 46 ], prisoners who did not use soap during hand washing had 5.53 times [AOR = 5.53; 95% CI: 1.45–21.17] higher odds of exhibiting scabies.…”

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“…From the included studies in this systematic review, the lowest prevalence (0.72%) was found in a study conducted in Italy [ 35 ] whereas the highest prevalence of scabies (41.01%) was found in a study conducted in Cameroon [ 44 ]. In this review, the pooled prevalence of scabies among prisoners were found to be 6.57% (95% CI; 2.16–19.94) (Fig.…”

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“…Based on a study conducted in Ethiopia [ 46 ], prisoners who did not use soap during hand washing had 5.53 times [AOR = 5.53; 95% CI: 1.45–21.17] higher odds of exhibiting scabies. A study conducted in Cameroon [ 44 ] also found that not bathing daily was associated with 1.23 times [AOR = 1.23; 95% CI: 2.10, 60.06] higher likelihood of developing scabies, while not doing laundry weekly was associated with 16.27 times [AOR = 16.27; 95% CI: 4.21, 62.84] higher likelihood. A study conducted in Niger [ 48 ] also found there was a significant association between hygiene factors, like toilet usage and soap usage, and the presence of scabies.…”

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Global prevalence and predictors of scabies among prisoners: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Introduction Scabies is a widespread issue in prisons due to overcrowded living conditions and limited healthcare resources. A recent study published in the Journal of Infection and Public Health discovered that the prevalence of scabies varies greatly among prisoners in different regions and facilities. This review aimed to determine the global prevalence and predictors of scabies among prisoners by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis checklist to report the findings of our systematic review and meta-analysis. Relevant databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, and other grey literature databases were used to search and retrieve articles. The study included both published and unpublished research written in English languages for studies reporting the prevalence of human scabies among prisoners. This review has been registered on PROSPERO. The heterogeneity of the data was evaluated using the I2 statistic. A meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17 software, with a 95% confidence interval. The researchers also conducted publication bias and sensitivity analysis. Results The review included 7 studies involving 1, 309,323 prisoners. All included studies involved cross-sectional study design. The prevalence of scabies among prisoners ranges from 0.72% in Italy to 41.01% in Cameroon. The global pooled prevalence of human scabies among prisoners was found to be 6.57% (95% CI; 2.16–19.94). According to subgroup analysis, the overall prevalence of scabies among African prisoners was 19.55% (95% CI; 9.44–40.45), while the prevalence among prisoners outside of Africa was 1.57% (95% CI; 0.77–3.19). The length of time spent in prison, sharing of clothing or beds, and hygiene practices were found to be factors that were significantly associated with the likelihood of prisoners developing human scabies. Conclusion The overall prevalence of human scabies is high among prisoners worldwide. Prisoners who spent more time in prison shared clothing or beds, and had poor hygiene practices were more likely to develop human scabies. Thus, efforts should be made by policymakers and program administrators to decrease the prevalence of scabies in prisons. The protocol for this systematic review and meta-analysis was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews with registration number CRD42024516064.

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