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Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
The Official Journal of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 2383-2894
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The Frequency Rate of Scabies and its Associated Demographic Factors in Kazerun, Fars Province, Iran
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1Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Research Center for Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2Shiraz Health Centre, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Research Center for Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Email: m_amin_behdasht@yahoo.com
Published online:Sep 23, 2011
Article type:Brief Report
Received:Jan 12, 2011
Accepted:Jul 14, 2011
How to Cite:Fakoorziba MR, Amin M, Moemenbellah-Fard M, Esmaiil Najafi M. The Frequency Rate of Scabies and its Associated Demographic Factors in Kazerun, Fars Province, Iran. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2012;14(8):e93247. doi:
Abstract
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Background: Scabies is one of the most common causes of itching dermatosis in the world. This disease is caused by Sarcopetes scabiei. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of scabies and demographic factors affecting it, such as age, gender, residence, education and occupation in patients of health centers in the county during 1998-2006.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study. The necessary information included positive cases of disease and effective demographic factors such as age, gender, occupation, education and residence using the contents recorded in health centers of the county.
Results: Fifty one out of total 203 suspected cases were positive. The most positive cases were observed in males in age group of 16-25, soldiers, low educated people (guidance school) and in urban areas.
Conclusion: This study indicates the relationship between the prevalence of scabies in soldiers in the region according to the population density in the garrisons. It also revealed that the disease is significantly related to educational level, gender and occupation.
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