Study of prevalence and determinants associated with scabies in rural area of Bareilly

Abstract

Background: Scabies, a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabieii. It has no gender differences and infects all age group. This skin disease affects more than 300 million people per year worldwide, resulting in considerable morbidity, especially in resource-limited countries. Aims and Objectives: To find out prevalence and risk factor of scabies in rural population and to recommend measures for prevention and control of scabies. Material and Methods: A prospective cross sectional study was carried out over a period of 4 months from 1 Dec 2019 to 31 March 2020 in dermatology OPD at Rural health training centre( RHTC) of a medical college in Dhaura Tanda region of Uttar Pradesh. Total 310 patient including male and female of all age group were included in the study . Results: Majority of participants were females (58.1%).The prevalence of scabies was 24.2% in population. The mean age at presentation was 28.819 ± 10.198 years. The most common affected age group was 12-24 years (28.4%). Conclusion: Scabies is a common skin disease in underdeveloped and developing countries. Poor living conditions such as inadequate housing, overcrowding, illiteracy, having animals in the house, unhygienic condition presence of family history and sharing clothes with others are important risk factors for transmission of scabies.

Prevalence of Scabies Cases in Two Public Hospitals Aden / Yemen

“…Whereas, in other study in Iraq, males made up 42% (60 respondents) of the overall population, while females made up 58% (83 respondents) [29]. In the study conducted in rural area of Bareilly, the female represented (13.9 %) while males constituted (10.3 %) [30]. On other hand studies in countries like Nigeria where prevalence of scabies between males and females was equally [31].…”

Demographic profile and quality of life in scabies patients in rural area of District Bareilly

“…Education levels seem to be a factor as most of the patients were illiterate (57.1%). Socio cultural factors along with economic factors also seem to play a role as 59% of the patients were Muslims, community generally seen lagging in various health and economic indices 13 . Also, higher fertility rate leading to overcrowding in homes can also be a factor in higher disease load in the said community.…”

Awareness on Scabies among Adults Residing in Rural Areas - A Descriptive Study

“…[2] In India, approximately 13-59% of people has been affected yearly especially among tribal area. [2][3][4] Scabies is a contagious skin condition resulting from the infestation of a mite, Sarcoptic scabies. It burrows within the skin and causes severe itching.…”

“…[2,8] However, with a few notable-expectations, it remains largely neglected as an important public health problem. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Scabies was declared as a neglected tropical skin disease by the WHO in 2017 as it is a significant health concern in many developing countries. Infested individuals required identification and prompt treatment because a misdiagnosis can lead to outbreaks, morbidity, and an increased economic burden.…”