Prevalence of skin disorders in school children in southwest Nigeria

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebola Ο Ogunbiyi ◽  
Yinka Omigbodun ◽  
Eme Owoaje
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Upper arm composition and nutritional status of school children and adolescents in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idowu Odunayo Senbanjo ◽  
Kazeem Adeola Oshikoya ◽  
Olisamedua Fidelis Njokanma
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
School Children ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Training Teachers on Vision Screening for School Children in Low-Resource Setting in Southwest, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
OlufisayoT Aribaba ◽  
AdegboyegaS Alabi ◽  
AdewumiO Alabi ◽  
AdetunjiO Adenekan ◽  
AdeolaO Onakoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Resource Setting ◽  
Low Resource Setting ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Skin disorders among school children in rural Tanzania and an assessment of therapeutic needs

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Ferié ◽  
A Dinkela ◽  
M Mbata ◽  
B Idindili ◽  
P Schmid-Grendelmeier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Rural Tanzania ◽  
Therapeutic Needs

scholarly journals Prevalence of Ectoparasitic Infections and Other Dermatological Infections and Their Associated Factors among School Children in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayana Gunathilaka ◽  
Nilmini Chandrasena ◽  
Lahiru Udayanga
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
School Children ◽  
Skin Disorder ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Medical Officer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Level ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants

Skin disorders are one of the commonest conditions among school children in developing countries. There are only a few published studies available from Sri Lanka on the prevalence of skin disorders. A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among five government-run schools randomly selected from the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka, during 2016-2017. A total of 41 students between 5 and 16 years of age were randomly selected from each school. Sociodemographic profile and hygienic behaviors of selected students were assessed using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Students were examined by a medical officer for the presence of different skin disorders. The chi-squared test of association and binary logistic regression were used for the identification of the significance of socioeconomic factors and hygienic practices among the study participants. A total of 205 school children participated in the study. The commonest skin disorder was pediculosis (42.0%; n=86), followed by dandruff (8.3%; n=17), fungal infections (6.8%; n=14), and scabies (1.5%; n=3). Almost one-fourth of the study participants (22.9%; n=30/131) had more than one disorder, majored by Pediculus captis infestation with dandruff. Over one-third (36.1%; n=74) were free of any skin disorders. The prevalence of skin disorders was significantly high among females (87.3%; n=110), compared to males (26.6%; n=21). Presence of long hair, higher family size, and limited number of rooms in the house were risk factors associated with the prevalence of skin disorders. The commonest skin disorder was pediculosis, while scabies and fungal infections were scarce among school children in the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka. Implementation of health education and monitoring programs at the school level for maintaining the dermal health status of school children is recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of skin disorders among primary-school children in Baghdad governorate, Iraq

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 209-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.A. Khalifa ◽  
T.S. Al Hadithi ◽  
F.H. Al Lami ◽  
J.K. Al Diwan
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Skin Disorders

scholarly journals Intestinal Helminthiasis among School Children in Ilie, Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
OA Adefioye ◽  
AM Efunshile ◽  
O Ojurongbe ◽  
AA Akindele ◽  
IK Adewuyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

scholarly journals Relationships between Plasma Micronutrients, Serum IgE, and Skin Test Reactivity and Asthma among School Children in Rural Southwest Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwafemi Oluwole ◽  
Olatunbosun G. Arinola ◽  
Mary D. Adu ◽  
Adedayo Adepoju ◽  
Babatunde O. Adedokun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Concentration ◽  
School Children ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Skin Test Reactivity ◽  
Prick Test ◽  
Risk Effects ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Control Study

Objective. Increasing prevalence of asthma has been attributed to changes in lifestyle and environmental exposures. We conducted a case-control study to investigate the relationship between serum micronutrients and asthma in rural school children in Nigeria. Methods. We administered questionnaires to 1,562 children to identify children with asthma. Serum concentration levels of 12 micronutrients were determined in asthma cases (N=37) and controls (N=30). Allergy skin prick test and spirometry were also performed. Results. Plasma levels of the following micronutrients were significantly different between cases and controls: calcium (7.48±2.16 versus 8.29±1.62 mg/dL; P=0.04), manganese (44.1±11.5 versus 49.3±7.9 mg/L; P=0.01), selenium (76.1±14.9 versus 63.3±26.8 μg/L; P=0.02), and albumin (3.45±0.90 versus 3.91±0.99 g/dL; P=0.04). Plasma concentrations of iron and selenium were positively correlated with lung function, r=0.43 (P<0.05 in each case) while manganese serum concentration was negatively correlated with asthma (r=-0.44; P<0.05). Conclusions. Children with asthma had reduced levels of plasma manganese, calcium, and albumin but raised level of selenium. The protective or risk effects of these micronutrients on asthma warrant further investigation.

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