Magnitude and Factors Associated with Scabies among Primary School Children in Goro Gutu Woreda, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

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dc.contributor.authorHassen, Malomon Yahya Kemeren_US
dc.contributor.authorMummed, Bayan Ahmeden_US
dc.contributor.authorAme, Mohammed Kamal Mustefaen_US
dc.contributor.authorMohammed, Hamzaen_US
dc.contributor.authorNajib, Kediren_US
dc.contributor.authorAbdella, Abdumaliken_US
dc.contributor.authorShafi, Ahmaddinen_US
dc.contributor.authorAbdella, Yayaen_US
dc.contributor.authorAliyi, Ahmedyasin Mohammeden_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T08:06:49Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T08:06:49Z
dc.date.issued2023-08
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Scabies affects more than 300 million people, causing significant morbidity, particularly in nations with few resources. In Ethiopia, guidelines for handling outbreaks have been developed by the federal ministry of health. However, an investigation remains limited to some regions, and health extension workers who can miss cases do diagnosis. Objective: To determine the magnitude and factors associated with scabies among primary school children in Goro Gutu woreda, east Hararghe zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia, from October 20 to November 20, 2022. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 460 primary school children in the Goro Gutu woreda from October 20 to November 20, 2022. Data were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire and a physical examination. Dates were analyzed using Stata version 15. Bivariable and multivariable analyses were employed to identify factors associated with scabies. Finally, the statistical significance level was declared at a p value less than 0.05. Result: The overall magnitude of scabies was 11.4% [(95% CI: 8, 14)]. Lower grade level of (1-4 grade) (AOR=3.09, 95% CI (1.32, 7.25)], family of illiterate father (AOR=2.68, 95% CI (1.32, 5.44)] and not taking bath with water and soap [AOR=3.22, 95% CI (1.07, 9.66)] were factors significantly associated with scabies. Conclusion: Schoolchildren in the Goro Gutu district of eastern Ethiopia had high scabies rates based on the 2015 Ethiopian guideline for control of scabies outbreaks, which strongly correlated with children's grade level, fathers' educational status, and the frequency of taking a bath with soap and water. Improving the hygienic behavior of students in institutions and communities is recommended.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationHassen Malomon Yahya Kemer, Mummed Bayan Ahmed, Ame Mohammed Kamal Mustefa, Mohammed Hamza, Najib Kedir, Abdella Abdumalik, Shafi Ahmaddin, Abdella Yaya, Aliyi Ahmedyasin Mohammed. Magnitude and Factors Associated with Scabies among Primary School Children in Goro Gutu Woreda, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences. 2023 Aug; 12(8): 30-43en_US
dc.identifier.issn2319-5886
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/231002
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherSumathi Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber8en_US
dc.relation.volume12en_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/magnitude-and-factors-associated-with-scabies-among-primary-school-children-in-goro-gutu-woreda-east-hararghe-zone-ethiopia-101377.htmlen_US
dc.subjectMagnitudeen_US
dc.subjectScabiesen_US
dc.subjectGoro gutuen_US
dc.subjectEthiopiaen_US
dc.titleMagnitude and Factors Associated with Scabies among Primary School Children in Goro Gutu Woreda, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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