The Prevalence and Pattern of Skin Disorders at a University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife and Ilesha, Nigeria

Oninla,; Olasode, Olayinka; Onayemi, O.; Ajani, Atinuke

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“…Practices such as daily bathing, washing clothes after every use, and avoiding sharing clothes/towels were associated with better knowledge levels and lower susceptibility to skin diseases. 68.5% of respondents had good hygiene practices, which might indicate satisfactory hygiene services in the prison settings ( 16 – 20 ). The percentage of respondents bathing daily is less than that of Yamu et al and SK et al It can be explained by the winter season at the time of data collection.…”

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Knowledge, practice, and infection status of prisoners toward dermatomycosis: a study in Nepal

Dhakal,

Shrestha,

Shah

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundDermatophytosis, commonly known as tinea, poses a significant public health concern worldwide, especially in environments with poor hygiene and overcrowding, such as prisons. Despite its prevalence and impact on quality of life, there is a lack of research on the knowledge and hygiene practices regarding dermatophytosis among prisoners, particularly in Nepal.ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess prisoners’ knowledge, hygiene practice and infection status regarding dermatophytosis in Central Prison, Nepal.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study with a sample size of 184 respondents was designed to collect data using a validated pre-tested questionnaire from September 2023 to January 2024. The collected data was then analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21. Knowledge and hygiene practices were measured on an eight and 11-point scale and rated as poor (≤4) and sound (>4), bad (≤6), and good (>6), respectively. Summary data were presented by descriptive, while Chi-square and logistic regression were used for inferential statistics at p < 0.05.ResultsThe findings revealed moderate knowledge among prisoners regarding dermatophytosis, with significant gaps in understanding its spread and prevention. While most prisoners recognized the importance of treatment, there were misconceptions about the inevitability of contracting dermatophytosis and the role of personal hygiene.ConclusionDespite good knowledge levels, adherence to recommended hygiene practices was suboptimal, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The study underscores the importance of addressing knowledge gaps, changing attitudes, and promoting hygienic practices to mitigate the burden of dermatophytosis among prisoners.

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“…92.9% of respondents dried clothes in the sun, similar to Yamu et al and SK et al ( 8 , 15 ). However, a significant proportion of respondents reported suboptimal hygiene practices, indicating the need for targeted interventions to promote better hygiene practices among this population ( 16 – 20 ).…”

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Knowledge, practice, and infection status of prisoners toward dermatomycosis: a study in Nepal

Dhakal,

Shrestha,

Shah

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…Females were slightly more than males in this study (51.1%). In many studies of skin diseases presenting to dermatologists in Nigeria, there is usually a female preponderance [12,13]. However, in a few dermatology centers, a slightly higher ratio of male to female cases was seen [14,15].…”

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“…For example, as greater numbers of males are involved with crime and therefore more imprisonments and overcrowding, a greater proportion of tinea cruris can result [59]. More females also present to dermatologists for dermatological care [11][12][13], and this may influence gender differences found in certain diseases. Predilection of certain diseases for specific areas in the body can influence the gender predilection.…”

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Gender Differences in Dermatoses at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals’ Complex, Ile-Ife

Oninla¹,

Oninla

Oke

et al. 2016

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“…Skin diseases presenting to dermatologists in different regions of Nigeria and Africa were studied in a comparative study reported by Oninla et al 2014 [27]. The study depicts the global incidence and prevalence of dermatological diseases and conditions in Nigeria and Africa.…”

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African Skin: Different Types, Needs and Diseases

Oninla

Otike-Odibi

et al. 2019

IJTDH

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Microscopic structures in the skin are basically the same in all races. Differences are found in histology and physiology of the skin resulting in different skin types, needs and prevailing skin diseases. Skin pigmentation (with the photo-protective properties), and the barrier function of the stratum corneum are the main differences between African and Caucasian skin. The geographic distribution of UV radiation (UVR) has a positive correlation with geographical location. The darker-skinned populations are closer to the equator where there are high amounts of UVR especially in the tropical regions of the world. African skin has the greatest variability in skin color. Africa has both white and dark skinned individuals with the darker-skinned populations being mostly around the equator. Leslie Baumann introduced four parameters that more accurately characterized skin types than previous classification of dry, oily, normal and combination skin. These are dry or oily – D/O; sensitive or resistant – S/R; pigmented or non-pigmented – P/N, and wrinkled or unwrinkled skin – W/T. Combinations of these further produced sixteen skin phenotypes. Dark skinned individuals often have the PT types while the light skinned mostly have the NW types. Skin needs basically depends on the type. Identifying the skin type is fundamental to providing the right skin care. According to Baumann, the fundamental elements of skin care are mild cleansing, hydrating (moisturization with humectants and emollients), replenishing (with lipids, ceramides and fatty acids) and skin protection (UV protection and increased humidity). Skin diseases are associated with skin type. Eczema is more typical in people with DS combinations while acne is associated with OS skin type (especially OSNT and OSPT). Prevalence of skin diseases varies within African communities from 35% to 87% with skin infections affecting 22-46% and eczemas 13-21% of patients in various studies.

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The Prevalence and Pattern of Skin Disorders at a University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife and Ilesha, Nigeria

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Knowledge, practice, and infection status of prisoners toward dermatomycosis: a study in Nepal

Knowledge, practice, and infection status of prisoners toward dermatomycosis: a study in Nepal

Gender Differences in Dermatoses at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals’ Complex, Ile-Ife

African Skin: Different Types, Needs and Diseases

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