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

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scabies is a public health problem that affects children and elders predominantly. Its burden is higher in resource-poor settings, and scabies has a significant impact on the long-term health of children. In Ethiopia, there is limited information about scabies in children. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of scabies and its associated factors among children aged 5-14 years in Meta Robi District, Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study design using a multistage sampling technique was used to collect data from 457 participants by systematic random sampling. Scabies was diagnosed based on the clinical criteria set by the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS, 2020).

Findings

The prevalence

SUBMITTER: Ararsa G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810185 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature