Prevalence Rate and Knowledge about Scabies in Residents of Terang Titipan Orphanage in Manado North Sulawesi

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by infection and sensitization by the mite Sarcoptes scabei var hominis (Sarcoptes sp.). It often occurs in people who live in crowded places such as dormitories. Questionnaires related to knowledge were distributed to respondents and then the data obtained was analyzed. There were 29 people who were examined for scabies infection and 17 sufferers (58%) of various ages were found. The female gender suffers from scabies infection the most (10 people) compared to men (7 people). Next, a questionnaire was carried out with 15 questions related to knowledge (9 positive questions, 6 negative questions) and behavior for those who are able to read and provide answers. More than 50% of respondents' answers were correct for 12 questions related to knowledge. There were 3 questions answered incorrectly by 67% of respondents regarding the transmission of scabies in crowded places (number 8), scabies having nothing to do with environmental cleanliness (number 14) and scabies not being transmitted through sharing towels (number 9). Question number 8 is correct. This shows that respondents still have limited knowledge regarding scabies. Education and monitoring of health workers regarding scabies is still needed on a regular basis.