Pattern of dermatoses in Wolaita zone prison setting: a call for improved dermatology services
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Skin
diseases
are
not
uncommon
among
prisoners,
primarily
due
to
confined
living
conditions,
limited
access
proper
hygiene
facilities,
and
higher
rates
of
skin-to-skin
contact.
The
study
aims
describe
the
skin
disease
spectrum
prison
inmates
Wolaita
zone,
southern
Ethiopia.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
at
zone
determine
from
January
1
February
30,
2020.
Every
inmate
with
complaints
underwent
a
comprehensive
examination,
detailed
history
their
skin-compliant
documented.
diagnosis
relied
on
clinical
assessment
by
dermatologists.
data
collected
paper-based
abstraction
sheets
entered
into
EpiData
entry
forms
twice
ensure
accuracy.
descriptive
analysis
performed
such
as
frequencies,
mean,
standard
deviation
median.
statistical
significance
set
0.05.
Out
418
who
took
part
in
study,
223
(53.3%)
were
found
have
disorders.
vast
majority
participants,
specifically
381
(91.1%),
male.
age
range
participants
varied
17
60
years
old,
an
average
29.29
±
9.08
years.
infections
identified
most
prevalent
type
disease,
113
patients
(50.67%)
affected.
Among
infections,
fungal
scabies
infestations
common,
accounting
for
41
cases
(18.4%)
37
(8.85%)
respectively.
In
terms
inflammatory
problems,
50
(11.9%)
Eczematous
diagnosed.
Within
this
category,
Atopic
Eczema
Nummular
eczema
accounted
19
(4.5%)
8
(1.9%)
cases,
Notably,
case
Leprosy
also
diagnosed
linked
treatment
within
prison.
infectious
manageable
commonly
dermatoses
Prison.
right
best
health,
including
so
health
professionals
posted
services
must
be
trained
diagnose
manage
disorders
prisons.
Language: Английский
The impact of atopic dermatitis on caregivers’ quality of life in Ethiopia
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 12, 2025
Background
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
significantly
impacts
both
the
physical
and
psychological
well-being
of
children
caregivers.
As
AD
severity
increases,
so
does
its
negative
effect
on
family’s
emotional,
social,
economic
quality.
However,
psychosocial
financial
challenges
faced
by
caregivers,
are
often
underreported,
particularly
in
developing
countries.
Objectives
The
study
aimed
to
assess
impact
quality
life
(QoL)
caregivers
with
central
southern
Ethiopia.
Methods
A
hospital-based
cross
sectional
was
conducted
among
461
AD,
from
four
randomly
selected
hospitals
Central
Southern
Ethiopia
between
October
2022
December
2023.
systematic
sampling
technique
used
enrol
participant
Sociodemographic
clinical
data
were
collected
trained
nurses.
Dermatitis
Family
Impact
(DFI)
questionnaire
QoL
SCORAD
index
measure
diseases.
Descriptive
statistics,
Spearman
rank
correlation,
one-way
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
for
analysis,
p
-value
<
0.05
considered
statistically
significant.
Results
Out
AD-diagnosed
children,
212
(46%)
girls,
249
(54%)
boys.
mean
DFI
score
9.64
(±
6.44),
32.3%
presenting
mild
46.2%
being
moderate,
21.5%
severe
AD.
primary
mostly
first-degree
family
members,
62%
mothers
27.2%
fathers.
significant
correlation
found
(
0.0001).
components
that
adversely
affected
included
sleep,
leisure
activities,
food
preparation,
emotional
distress,
tiredness
caregiver,
involvement
treatment,
relationships.
influenced
occupation,
parental
education,
comorbidity
Conclusion
Caring
a
child
affects
or
QoL,
which
further
declines
as
disease
increases.
This
underscores
need
targeted
support
including
practical
care
management
educational
resources,
improve
outcomes.
Language: Английский
An Updated Scoping Review of Disparities in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Pediatric Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background/Objectives
Health
disparities
are
preventable
differences
in
various
aspects
of
health
and
encompass
a
wide
range
inequitable
outcomes
experienced
by
marginalized
patient
populations.
The
objective
this
systematic
scoping
review
was
to
provide
an
updated
summary
published
research
on
within
pediatric
atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
the
United
States.
Methods
We
performed
search
full
studies
abstracts
according
PRISMA
guidelines.
Searches
were
developed
with
medical
librarian
electronic
databases
for
from
January
2021
through
May
2024.
Two
authors
independently
screened
titles
abstracts,
followed
full‐text
review.
Results
Fifty‐three
met
our
inclusion
criteria,
which
49
examined
due
race/ethnicity,
18
socioeconomic
factors
(SES),
6
region/environment,
11
sex/gender,
1
preferred
language.
Disparities
discussed
included
AD
prevalence,
outcomes,
access
care.
Conclusion
With
increasing
focus
research,
particularly
context
COVID‐19
pandemic,
update
is
needed.
Examining
results
these
can
help
point
us
interventions
that
aim
reduce
allow
identify
current
knowledge
gaps
AD.
Language: Английский