A Study of Clinical Profile and Quality  of Life in Patients with Scabies at a  Rural Tertiary Care Centre

Nair, Pragya A; Vora, Rita V; Jivani, Nidhi B; Gandhi, Shailee S

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2016/20938.8703

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“…Almost, males were equally affected as females in this study approximately ratio of 1:1. These results are in agreement with Nair et al [8] that they are proved there were 52 patients (50.98%) were males and 50 patients (49.01%) were females in Gujarat, India. Also, Mason et al [7] demonstrated that out of total 515870 patients infected with scabies in Solomon Islands there were 51.3% males and 48.7% females.…”

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“…Patients infected with scabies suffer from skin redness and severe itching in different body parts such as arms, legs and between the thighs [4,5]. Most patients infected with this disease are lived in rural areas without health care and without health awareness [6][7][8]. About more than 100 million patients infected with scabies worldwide [9,10].…”

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Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Mohy¹,

Al-Hadraawy²,

Aljanaby³

2018

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The aim of the current study was to epidemiological detection of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei during the period from March 2017 to February 2018 in Iraq, Al-Najaf Governorate.A total of 1112 patients were infected with scabies, 602 (54.1%) were men and 501 (45.9%) were female and 419 patients (37.7%) were lived in urban areas and 693 patients (62.3%) were lived in rural areas. Age group 31-40 y old was the most prevalent group (379 patients, 34%) infected with scabies. February 2018 was the highest month in infection (187 patients, 16.8%) and May 2017 was the lowest month in infection (25 patients, 2.2%). In conclusions: In Iraq, there are high numbers of individuals infected with scabies without any health care especially in rural areas. Scabies is more prevalent in cold and warmth seasons in males as well as females among age group 30-40 y old. Therefore, scabies is still an important health problem in Iraq as a neglected disease.

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Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Mohy¹,

Al-Hadraawy²,

Aljanaby³

2018

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“…Skin disease is known to have a significant impact on quality of life, productivity and mental health [ 1 , 2 ]. This is true of skin diseases with both an infective aetiology [ 3 ] as well as inflammatory dermatoses. In fact, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2013, found skin disease to be the fourth (non-fatal) cause of disability worldwide [ 4 ].…”

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Assessing skin disease and associated health-related quality of life in a rural Lao community

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BackgroundSkin diseases are common and often have an impact on an individual’s health-related quality of life. In rural communities where access to healthcare may be limited and individuals rely on farming for food and income, the impact of skin diseases may be greater.The objectives for this study were to perform an assessment of skin disease prevalence in a rural village in Laos and assess the associated impact of any skin disease found using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).MethodsA rural village was purposively selected and 340 participants examined by dermatologists over a four day period. Brief questionnaires were performed, followed by full body skin examinations and DLQI questionnaires completed were relevant. The data were analysed using chi square and Wilcoxon signed rank tests.ResultsOne hundred and eighty-one participants were found to have a skin disease (53%). The six most common skin diseases were: eczema (22%), dermatophyte infections (19%), acne (10%), scabies infestation (9%), melasma (8%) and pityriasis versicolor (4%). Just over half of those with skin disease (51%) completed the DLQI, with scores ranging from 0 to 24. Those with skin problems on examination were significantly more likely to be farmers, have had a previous skin problem, be older or live in a smaller family.Conclusions This study represents the first formal documentation of skin disease prevalence in Laos and establishes the high rate of skin disease in the rural community and the associated impact these diseases have on health-related quality of life.

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“…This was in contrast to Nair PA et al who reported eczematisation in 50% and secondary infection in 21.56%. 19 Lesser complication rate in this study, may be attributed to the underreporting by the patients due to difficult geography of the region, poverty, distance of the health centres from their homes or because of treatment at primary health care levels or by the quacks (chela).…”

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Lack of awareness and knowledge among people with scabies in a questionnaire based cross sectional and observational study

Rawat¹,

Thakur²

2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Scabies awareness can decrease the disease health burden. The objective was to assess the awareness and knowledge among people with scabies in a questionnaire based cross sectional, observational study.Methods: Study was questionnaire based, cross sectional, descriptive study. 200 consecutive patients with scabies were enrolled for it.Results: Of the 200 participants, 125 (62.5%) were males and 75 (37.5%) were females. People of all educational levels were affected from scabies ranging from illiterate 25 (12.5%) to graduates 44 (22%). 95 (47.5%) participants did not knew that itching can be because of scabies. 171 (85.5%) participants had no idea of mode of spread of the disease. 199 (99.5%) participants had no knowledge of treatment. None of the participants knew that scabies is preventable.Conclusions: There is a general lack of awareness and knowledge among the people regarding various aspects of scabies. Increased health awareness programmes with more educational and psychosocial support should be provided to the people. Mass drug treatment of scabies in the area should be provided instead of treating the individual patients.

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A Study of Clinical Profile and Quality of Life in Patients with Scabies at a Rural Tertiary Care Centre

Cited by 32 publications

References 18 publications

Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Assessing skin disease and associated health-related quality of life in a rural Lao community

Lack of awareness and knowledge among people with scabies in a questionnaire based cross sectional and observational study

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