Burden of scabies in displacement settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis among forcibly displaced populations
Scabies poses a significant health (15%) burden among forcibly displaced populations. Integrated interventions, including screening, treatment, WASH programs, and improved surveillance, are urgently needed to reduce transmission and improve health outcomes in displacement settings.
Authors
- Bizunesh Fantahun Kase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4667-4624)
- Mitkie Tigabie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5532-6097)
- Hiwot Altaye Asebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-2066)
- Angwach Abrham Asnake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1398-6889)
- Gelila Yitageasu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7398-4956)
- Lidetu Demoze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8906-0689)
- Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3052-9345)
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Mattu University
- Salale University
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013853
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40