Prevalence and determinants of scabies among schoolchildren in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scabies is one of the major neglected tropical diseases among children in deprived communities. Studies conducted among schoolchildren in Africa are limited and inconsistent. Thus, the aim of this study is to estimate the pooled magnitude and predictors of scabies in African schoolchildren.

Methods

The pooled prevalence estimate with 95% confidence intervals was performed using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity between studies was assessed using the I ² statistic. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed to explore potential sources of heterogeneity. Publication bias was evaluated using the funnel plot, Begg's, and Egger's tests.

Results

A total of 28,482 subjects from 19 studies were included. The pooled prevalence of

SUBMITTER: Girma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483807 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature