Burden and determinants of scabies in a pastoralist community: a case–control study from Southwest Ethiopia
Scabies is a public health issue in the district, with significant risk factors including sleeping, washing and contact with patients with scabies, as well as daily water consumption levels. To address this, the study recommends strengthening active case surveillance, offering health education and ensuring health facilities are stocked with treatment medications.
Authors
- Tewodros Yosef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3173-6753)
- Nigusie Shifera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5563-1358)
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087097
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39