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Dermatology in southwestern Ethiopia: rationale for a community approach

Figueroa, Jose I., Fuller, Lucinda C., Abraha, Aynalem, Hay, Roderick J.·1998·International Journal of Dermatology
DOI 10.1046/j.1365-4362.1998.00425.x
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Background Skin diseases represent one of the most frequent causes of morbidity in developing countries; however, little is known about the dermatologic needs of the population. The prevalence of skin disease in two different rural communities in southwestern Ethiopia was determined using descriptive epidemiologic techniques. Methods A household survey, designed to ascertain demographic information and dermatologic needs, was given to all households in both communities 827 . The point prevalence of skin diseases was determined after examination by dermatologists of 768 self‐selected individuals (40% of individuals were invited to attend dermatologic examination, either those self‐reporting skin disease or identified as positive cases during the household survey); an individual survey form was given to all of these patients. Results Although 47% (S/UO) and 59% (Kishe) of the households in the two communities reported skin symptoms, the true dermatologic needs of these settlements were far greater than the expressed values, as examination by dermatologists of randomly selected households revealed that 67% of householders not reporting dermatoses had significant skin disease. During the point prevalence study, the commonest complaints were parasitic (scabies, pediculosis, and onchocerciasis) infestations (46% of diagnoses), followed by bacterial and fungal infections (33%); other conditions included endemic nonfilarial elephantiasis. Overcrowding was the main risk factor for infection. Thirty‐two per cent (S/UO) and 39% (Kishe) of examined individuals had received previous treatments, which were ineffective in 74% and 63% respectively. Conclusions Subsistence farmers spend a high proportion of their limited cash income on ineffective treatment. Simple schemes of management for the most common dermatoses, which local health workers could be trained to recognize and manage, could do much to redress the burden of skin disease in this population.

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Authors
Figueroa, J. I., Fuller, L. C., Abraha, A., & Hay, R. J.
Affiliations
Guy's Hospital (GB)
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Dermatology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1998-10
Volume
37
Issue
10
Pages
752-758
ISSN
  • 0011-9059 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-4632
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-4362.1998.00425.x
OpenAlex
W1973736314
Cited by
96
References
12
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FWCI
1.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 1192 d)
Locations
  • International Journal of Dermatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Leverhulme Trust
  • Pfizer UK
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
Keywords
skin diseases, point prevalence, scabies, pediculosis, onchocerciasis, parasitic skin infestation, overcrowding, ineffective treatments, rural health, Southwest Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Drug Therapy, Ethiopia, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Risk Factors, Rural Population, Skin Diseases, Socioeconomic Factors, Prevalence

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