Current management of skin conditions in Kenya: exploring teledermatology preferences and perspectives among providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teledermatology programs may help expand access to care for skin conditions in areas that are underserved by dermatologists such as sub-Saharan Africa, but their success requires input from participating providers.

Objective

This study assesses teledermatology preferences among healthcare providers in Kenya.

Methods

An anonymous cross-sectional survey of nondermatology providers was conducted in Kenya from January to March 2024 at Aga Khan University Hospital-Nairobi and Kijabe Hospital.

Results

Among the 38 providers, 81.6% were physicians. Patient population was primarily Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI. Almost all (97.4%) regularly encountered patients with skin disorders, yet only 5.3% felt comfortable diagnosing and treating 80 to 100% of these

SUBMITTER: Fernandez JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature