Prevalence of scabies and associated factors among children aged 5–14 years in Meta Robi District, Ethiopia

Ararsa, Gemechu; Atomssa, Emiru Merdassa; Shibiru, Tesfaye; Etafa, Werku

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0277912

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“…According to the current study, scabies infestation is higher in males 220 (59.8%) than females 148 (40.2%). These are similar to the published studies conducted in Ethiopia and Cameroon [18,19]. Our findings were contradicting the findings in Iran [20].…”

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Epidemiological Study of Patients Infected with Scabies in Aden, Yemen

Al-Zou,

Abdulla Saleh

2023

Int J Sci Healthcare Res

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Background: Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease. Objectives: To determine the occurrence of scabies among Yemeni patients and to identify the complication and treatment. Materials and methods: This retrospective study was conducted at two private clinics in Aden, Yemen. We reviewed all medical files of the patients who diagnosed with scabies and treated in our clinics during the period January 2020 to December 2021. The collected data were processed by the statistical software package SPSS version 22 and statistical analysis was done by estimating rates, means and standard deviations. Chi-square test was used and p-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The study patients were (59.8%) males and (40.2%) females. The mean age of all patients was 21.6 ± 16.8 years. The patients of the age ≤ 10 years were predominant (31.8%) followed by patients of the age group 11-20 years old with (21.5%). The affected students represented the higher number and percentage (34.6%). The second infected groups were the workers with (14.9%) and housewives with (14.7%) (p = 0.000). The poor level of personal hygiene was predominant with (66.8%). Impetigo complication represented (9.2%) followed by post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in (6.3%) patients, scabiophobia in (2.7%) patients and ecthyma in (1.6%) patients. 44% patients were treated with benzyl benzoate lotion and 32.1% with permethrin lotion and oral antibiotic. Conclusion: The occurrence of scabies in the age group ≤ 10 years were predominant. Impetigo was the first complication. Most of the patients treated with benzyl benzoate lotion and permethrin lotion with oral antibiotic. Further studies are needed to determine the incidence and prevalence of scabies in Aden governorate. Keywords: Epidemiological study, scabies, Aden, Yemen.

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Epidemiological Study of Patients Infected with Scabies in Aden, Yemen

Al-Zou,

Abdulla Saleh

2023

Int J Sci Healthcare Res

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“…Another study conducted in Ethipia found out that occurence of scabies dominantly in male (51.9) than female (48,1). 14,15 The higher occurence of scabies in male also found in Dagne's study et al 16 According to the study findings, the age group with the highest occurrence of scabies was between 15 and 17 years old. This is consistent with a 2021 study conducted by Nasir, which found that the highest prevalence of scabies was observed among students aged 15.…”

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Impact of Scabies on Sleep Quality

Azzahra,

Manuputty,

Bandjar

et al. 2023

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Background: Scabies is an infectious skin condition that occurs due to an infestation of the small parasitic mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. It causes symptoms of itching, which usually worsen during the night and can interfere with sleep. Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine how the incidence of scabies relates to the sleep quality of students at Al Anshor Islamic Boarding School in 2022. Methods: In this study, a quantitative approach was used with a cross-sectional research design. Primary data was collected through the diagnosis of scabies and the use of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire to measure sleep quality. Bivariate analysis was conducted using the chi-square test for data analysis. The research sample was obtained through the stratified random sampling method. Results: According to the findings, out of 42 participants, 26 students (61.9%) had scabies, with 11 males and 15 females affected. Most of the scabies cases were found in 17-year-old students. The study also found that all scabies sufferers had poor quality sleep. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between the incidence of scabies and sleep quality, with a p-value of 0.000 and a 95% confidence interval. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study suggests that there is a link between the occurrence of scabies and sleep quality. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness about personal hygiene practices to reduce the spread of scabies.

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“…33,57 Similar results were found in studies conducted in southeast Iran, Meta-Robi, and the western region of Cameroon. [58][59][60] The higher risk in larger families could be attributed to increased bed and clothing sharing habits. 33 Considering family size and shared habits is crucial for effective scabies prevention and control strategies.…”

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Prevalence and associated risk factors of neglected tropical diseases in the Amhara region, Ethiopia

Tegegne,

Damtie

2024

Int J Sci Rep

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This systematic review analyzed the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and associated risk factors in the Amhara region. Thirty-one articles from 2012 to 2022 were examined, and data analysis was conducted using STATA version 17. The overall NTD prevalence in Amhara was 29.9% (95% CI: 23.32–36.47). The highest prevalences were observed for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) at 37.86% (95% CI=27.57–48.15), Schistosoma at 37.77% (95% CI=16.90–58.61), scabies at 24.28% (95% CI=6.42-42.15), and trachoma at 19.55% (95% CI=13.38–25.72). Prevalence varied across zones, ranging from 6.10% (95% CI=4.33–7.87) in Awi to 46.40% (95% CI=42.90–48.80) in Bahir Dar. Factors associated with NTDs included illiteracy and raw vegetable consumption for STHs; male gender, river swimming, and contact with river water for Schistosoma; ocular discharge and fly-eye contact for trachoma; and family size >6, clothes sharing, and sleeping with scabies-infected individuals for scabies. Improved sanitation, health education, and personal hygiene are vital for controlling NTDs in the study region.

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Prevalence of scabies and associated factors among children aged 5–14 years in Meta Robi District, Ethiopia

Cited by 17 publications

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Epidemiological Study of Patients Infected with Scabies in Aden, Yemen

Epidemiological Study of Patients Infected with Scabies in Aden, Yemen

Impact of Scabies on Sleep Quality

Prevalence and associated risk factors of neglected tropical diseases in the Amhara region, Ethiopia

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