Skin Conditions and Microbial Infections Among Iraqi Primary School Students in the Babil Governorate, Iraq
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background and Aim: Paediatric skin conditions are considered as one of the main organ-specific reasons for visiting the primary health care centre In Iraq.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predominant types of skin infections among the primary school children, as well as their association with important sociodemographic and epidemiological factors to achieve the third goal of sustainable development (good health and welling being). Case Presentation:In this obseravational study, 16 primary schools were selected, using a sophisticated approach known as a multistage.The total number of participants was 800.Over half of the participants (60%) were from rural areas, whereas 52.5% of the participants were male.Dermatological condition of the cases were eveluated.The skin-related problems of the cases represented 45%.The effects of gender and residency were not significant (P>0.05),while education level of their parents were significantly effective (P<0.05).Conclusion: Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections were the main causative agents of the skin diseases among the students, which were significantly related to the parents education level.
Institutions: Al-Mustaqbal University, University of Babylon
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409151927