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.

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BMJ Open
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2024-11-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087097
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Dermatological diseases and infestations
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Burden and determinants of scabies in a pastoralist community: a case–control study from Southwest Ethiopia

Tewodros Yosef, Nigusie Shifera
1 citations
BMJ Open
Dermatological diseases and infestations
0.39
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Burden and determinants of scabies in a pastoralist community: a case–control study from Southwest Ethiopia

Tewodros Yosef, Nigusie Shifera
article en
1 citations

Abstract

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.

BMJ OpenVol. 14(11)
Mizan Tepi University (ET)
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 35%
Dermatological diseases and infestations
0.39
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