Pattern of common skin diseases among school going children in Semi-Urban Area of Jaipur: A cross-sectional study

Individuals who live in boarding schools often experience various skin diseases, both infection and non-infectious because of exposure to various risk factors such as hormonal changes, poor hygiene and sanitation, and dense living quarters. To date, data on the prevalence of disease in adolescents in boarding schools are still very limited. This study is an observational cross-sectional study that aims to describe skin diseases that often occur in adolescents who live in boarding schools. Surveys and clinical examinations are carried out by dermatologist. Based on a survey of 1,250 students aged 10 - 16 years, 1,073 students (85.8%) had at least one skin disease. A total of 1,073 cases from 27 different types of skin diseases were found in these students. The five most common skin diseases are dermatophytosis, scabies, acne vulgaris, ecthyma, and pityriasis versicolor. Education, periodic surveys, mass treatment, and interventions to improve hygiene and living conditions are key to success in the management of skin diseases in students living in boarding schools.

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Prevalence of Common Skin Diseases and Their Associated Factors among Military Personnel in Korea: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Korean Medical Science ◽

10.3346/jkms.2012.27.10.1248 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (10) ◽

pp. 1248 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Jung Min Bae ◽

Beomman Ha ◽

Hongsun Lee ◽

Chang Keun Park ◽

Hyun Joon Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Military Personnel ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Skin

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Patterns of common skin infections among children living with HIV/AIDS in Hawassa City, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-018-3991-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bereket Duko ◽

Melese Gebrie ◽

Bedilu Deribe ◽

Asres Bedaso ◽

Mohammed Ayalew

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Skin Infections ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Skin ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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A cross sectional study on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult population in a peri-urban area of West Tripura, India

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20190934 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 843 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kaushik Tripura ◽

Kaushik Nag ◽

Nabarun Karmakar ◽

Anjan Datta ◽

Partha Bhattacharjee

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Urban Area ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Family History Of Diabetes ◽

Study Participants ◽

Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus

Background: Diabetes mellitus, a major lifestyle disease is undoubtedly the most challenging public health problem of 21st century with a worldwide prevalence of 387 million (8.3%). The objective of this study was to get an estimate of the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and associated factors in a sample of adult population in a peri-urban area of West Tripura.Methods: In a cross-sectional study, prevalence of diabetes mellitus was found among adult population of a peri-urban area (Dukli) of west Tripura from April 2016 to May 2016. Multistage random sampling was followed to include 76 participants. Taking house as a sampling unit, every 5th house was chosen for this study. From every selected house, one adult participant was chosen by simple random sampling until desired sample size was attained. Collected data was compiled and analyzed with the help of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 16.0.). Chi-square, Fischer exact test was applied to find out association.Results: The mean age of the study participants was 42.21±17.65 years, comprised of 23.7% male and 76.3% female. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 17.1% among study participants. Diabetes was found highest in 39-58-year age group (37.5%). Males were more affected with diabetes mellitus (22.2%) compared to females (15.5%). The study also revealed a significant association of diabetes mellitus with family history of diabetes mellitus (p value 0.00).Conclusions: Present study showed very high prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult population. Healthy lifestyle measures might reduce burden of diabetes mellitus which could be evaluated in future research.

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Clinical evaluation of mark induced dermatitis on health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Research in Dermatology ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20211701 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 413

Author(s):

Sushma I. ◽

Nivin Simon ◽

A. J. S. Pravin ◽

M. K. Padmaprasad ◽

M. Vijayabharathi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Clinical Evaluation ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Workers

Background: Mask induced dermatitis is common among health care workers now because of the obligatory use of facemask for a longer period during COVID-19, the clinical features vary. Very few studies could be conducted due to the COVID induced constraints. Studies regarding reactions to face masks in health workers published to date are limited and hence we decided to do this study. The objective of this study was to find out the clinical presentations of mask induced dermatitis due to long term use of facemask on healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 40 healthcare workers attend our OPD with face mask for 6 months. After getting informed written consent clinical evaluation was made by history and dermatologic examination.Results: Total 40 health care professionals between the age group of 21-50 years (17 females and 23 males) came to our OPD with complaints of itching and dryness with signs of erythema, scaling, papules for 6 months duration. Out of them, 15 (37.5%) patients had exacerbation of pre-existing dermatoses like atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, acne. 10 patients (25%) had irritant contact dermatitis 7 patients (17.5%) had sweat-induced dermatitis, 4 patients (10%) had dermatitis due to sponge strip at the nasal bridge, 4 patients (10%) had dermatitis due to vehement use of ear loop involving retroauricular region.Conclusions: This study showed that wearing face masks results in the development and aggravation of other skin diseases due to various causes. Itch can induce scratching and thus lead to inappropriate use of face masks, which could compromise their function.

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Willingness to Stop Smoking: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Primary Healthcare Center Visitors’ in an Urban Area of Alexandria in Egypt

10.31219/osf.io/enyxw ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rehab A. Rayan

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Urban Area ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Health Hazard ◽

Single Point ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stop Smoking

For improving accomplished attempts to stop smoking, it is necessary to learn about the qualities of individuals who can willingly stop smoking. This study seeks to discover the willingness degree and associated determinants to stop smoking between adult visitors of a primary healthcare centre in an urban area of Alexandria in Egypt. In this single point and descriptive cross-sectional study, a semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 53 adults aged ≥18 years in May 2019. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate the determinants influencing the willingness to stop smoking. Of the 53 respondents (with a mean age of 38.7 years old), 41.5% of them were males. Almost 18.9% of the respondents were ongoing smokers (36.4% of males and 6.5% of females), though 83.7% of those smokers were willing to stop smoking. The number of male smokers was significantly greater than female smokers (Pearson Chi-Square = 7.52, p-value = 0.006). Determinants, which can favourably influence the willingness to stop smoking, were believing that smoking is a health risk to them (100%) and the others around (94.3%). A bulk of participants (56.6%) doubted the need for nicotine supplements to help in smoking cessation. Smoker respondents were willing to stop smoking. Understanding that smoking is a health hazard for both smokers and the others around can motivate smoking cessation. Relying on nicotine supplements alone might not add favourably to a strong smoking cessation decision. Tailoring campaigns to raise awareness about smoking health hazards’ would support and sustain smoking cessation.

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A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON CORRELATION OF BODY MASS INDEX WITH BLOOD PRESSURE INDICES AMONG YOUNG HEALTHY ADULTS IN A SEMI URBAN AREA OF ASSAM

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2015/637 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (31) ◽

pp. 4518-4524

Author(s):

Anupi Das ◽

Jyotismita Deka

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Urban Area ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Healthy Adults ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Health Status of School Going Children: A Cross sectional study in urban area of Jhalawar District, Rajasthan

Healthline ◽

10.51957/healthline_175_2020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 15-21

Author(s):

Manish Jain ◽

Mayank Jain ◽

Vinod Kumar ◽

Kapil Garg ◽

Asif A Qureshi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Urban Area ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Refractive Errors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Government Schools ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: The school going age is a formative period, both physically as well as mentally. Poor health status in school aged children is among the causes of poor class performance and high absenteeism. Objectives: to assess the health and nutritional status of the school going children in urban area and to determine the association of health problems with age and gender. Method: A cross sectional study was carried out in government schools of urban field practice area of tertiary care institute, Jhalawar, Rajasthan. Study was carried out among 2193 students in four government schools. A pretested, semi structured questionnaire was used for collection of data on socio-demographic characters and their health profile. A detailed clinical examination was done from head to toe for every child. Weight and height were measured. Data was entered into the Microsoft Excel 10. Chi square test of significance was used for statistical analysis. Results: Most common health problem was dental caries (15.0%) followed by refractive errors (13.1%) and pallor (12.6%). Proportions of pallor and refractive error were significantly increased with increase in age of study participants. 16.8% of the students were found to be having thinness. Moderate stunting was present in 7.3% students. Conclusion: Dental caries, refractive errors and pallor were the common morbidities. A significant proportion of school children were undernourished.

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