Prevalensi, Karakteristik dan Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Penyakit Skabies di Pesantren Nurul Qarnain Kabupaten Jember
ABSTRACT: Scabies is a common
skin disease caused by infection of Sarcoptes scabei, which is transmitted
directly human-to-human contact especially in crowded community like pesantren.
The characteristics of the students in pesantren are seemingly to be associated
with Scabies. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence,
characteristics of Scabies and its association with gender and education level
of students in Pesantren Nurul Qarnain Jember. This cross sectional study was
conducted to all students (1120 students) in 2016. Diagnosis was made based on
anamnesis and dermatology examination. Data were analyzed using chi square
test. The results showed that the prevalence of Scabies was 13.48% (male 24.89%
and female 5.82%; education level tsanawiyah 15.14.1% and aliyah 10.85%). Most
lesions were found in the interdigital space of the hands (40.40%). Chi square
test showed significant difference between the prevalence of Scabies with
gender (p=0.048) and education level (p=0.023) of the students. In conclusion,
the prevalence of Scabies in Pesantren Nurul Qarnain Jember was 13.48% and
there was association between the prevalence of Scabies with gender and
education level of the students.
Keywords: Scabies, prevalence,
students, gender, educational level
Penulis: Ika Rahmawati Sutejo,
Viddi Agustian Rosyidi, Alief Ilman Zaelany
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd170035
