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Journal : Indonesian Journal of Global Health research

Scabies Among Adolescents in Islamic Religious Boarding Schools: A Descriptive Study Fradianto, Ikbal; Rahmawati, Nadia; Nurmainah, Nurmainah; Mita, Mita; Saifudin, I Made Moh. Yanuar
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol 6 No 6 (2024): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Publisher : GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCE GROUP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v6i6.3889

Abstract

Scabies is a common skin infestation caused by mite, posing significant health challenges, especially in densely populated environments like boarding schools. Objective: This study aimed to identify the incidence of scabies among adolescents in Islamic religious boarding schools in Pontianak, Indonesia. Methods: A quantitative descriptive design was employed, involving 220 students from an Islamic boarding school in Pontianak. Concecutive sampling was used to select participants. Data were collected using questionnaires on knowledge and attitudes about scabies, and observation sheets for environmental assessment. Descriptive statistics was performed. Results: The study found that 66.3% of respondents experienced low severity scabies symptoms, while 33.6% had high severity symptoms. The majority of respondents were female (55%), with a mean age of 13.6 years. Knowledge about scabies was generally low, with significant gaps in understanding symptoms, transmission, and prevention. Attitudes towards scabies prevention were also poor, with many students neglecting personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness. Conclusion: The high prevalence of scabies in the boarding school highlights the need for targeted interventions. Future research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions to develop sustainable solutions for managing scabies in similar settings.
Co-Authors Adinda, Nurul Aulia Afifah Fauziah Alfiya, Siti Andriani, Astrid Aisha Arfandy, Firza Arief Andriyanto Arief Andriyanto, Arief Bela, Widia Cyntia Dapit Aryando Delia, Delia Delima Fajar Liana Dewi, Desak Made Devika Ratna Eduarna, Mutiara Suryani Elsi Dwi Hapsari Ervina Lili Neri Faisal Kholid Fahdi Fauzan, Suhaimi Fradianto, Ikbal Hadi, Risman Harlia Putri, Triyana Heriye, Heriye Hudaidah Hudaidah Jonatan, Pendri Kabila, Enang Kamil, Musthafa Kholid Fahdi, Faisal Konyan, Rizki Kurniati, Vina Kurniawan Yuniarto Laila, Mesye Lettia Vania, Maria Audrey Litaqia, Wulida Maharani, Emalia Mahyarudin, Mahyarudin Maulana, M. Ali Maulana, Muhammad Ali Mawaddah, Atika Mesye Laila Mita Mita, Mita Najini, Robby Nera Umilia Purwanti, Nera Umilia Nisma, Nisma Noviani, Nabila Fitri Nurahayu, Nada Westy Nuring Pangastuti Nurmainah Nurmainah NURUL HIDAYAH Permadi, Farid Pratiwi, Dinda Puspitasari, Syahrani Putri, Widiya Raga M, Sigit Rahma W, Alvina Rahma, Alvina Rahmat Putra Perdana Raudhatul Jannah, Siti S.U. Adiningsih, Berthy S.U.A, Berthy Safitri, Mutiara Indah SAFITRI, SANI Saifudin, I Made Moh. Yanuar Saridawati Saridawati, Saridawati Simanjuntak, Daddy Deo Gilbert Pamungkas Sri Wahyuningsih Supriyadin, Deden Susanti Faipri Selegi, Susanti Faipri Susanti, LR Retno Syaffrizal Aziz Syafira, Kania Syarifuddin Tafwidhah, Yuyun Trialgi, Muhammad Rasyad Triyana Harlia Putri Usianti, Arilia Venezuela, Fanny Wahyuni, Tina Wendari, Annisa Winarianti, Winarianti Wiwin Lismidiati Yoga Pramana Yulanda, Nita Arisanti Zahara, Dwi