Neglected Tropical Skin Diseases Profile among Islamic Boarding School Students in Bogor, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v36i3.3474Keywords:
Neglected skin disease, Boarding school, School-aged childrenAbstract
Background In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including scabies and pediculosis, as important public health concerns. These skin diseases are common in crowded settings such as Islamic boarding schools, where poor hygiene, environmental sanitation, and health behaviors may increase their prevalence and negatively affect students’ quality of life.
Objective This study aims to describe the occurrence of skin diseases, including those related to NTDs in four Islamic boarding schools in Bogor, Indonesia.
Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in four Islamic boarding schools as part of a mass dermatological examination.
Results The three most common skin diseases in this study are scabies (65.5%), pyoderma (5.6%), and pediculosis capitis (4.5%).
Conclusion NTDs in Indonesia need to be addressed with urgency and priority by all stakeholders.
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