Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 15 No. 01 (2024): Jurnal eduHealt, Edition January - March, 2024

Prevalence, severity of scabies, and relationship between gender and education level with scabies disease in Pesantren X Wonosobo

Putranti, Ismiralda Oke (Unknown)
Suryani, Luluk Kharisma (Unknown)
Safitri, Lutfi Aulia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2024

Abstract

Scabies is a common skin disease caused by infection of Sarcoptes scabiei, which is transmitted directly human-to-human contact, especially in crowded community like pesantren. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, and association between scabies with gender and education level of students in Pesantren X Wonosobo. This cross-sectional study was conducted to all students (238 students) in 2023. Diagnosis was made based on anamnesis and dermatology examination. Data were analyzed using chi square test. The results showed that the prevalence of Scabies was 78,15% (male 83,1% and female 63,9%; education level tsanawiyah 84,5% and aliyah 44,73%). and the severity of scabies was moderate level (64%). Chi square test showed significant difference between the prevalence of Scabies with gender (p=0.002) and education level (p=0.003) of the students. In conclusion, the prevalence of Scabies in Pesantren X Wonosobo was 78,15 %. There was association between the prevalence of Scabies with gender and education level of students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...