1 Students, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, KSA 2 Dermatology and Venereology, Prince Hospital, Arar city, KSA
Abstract
Background: Tina capitis is a mycosis caused by dermatophytes that invade the keratinized tissues such as skin, nails, and hair. It is important to know the prevalence, route of transmission and risk factors of these infections for prevention and treatment of this disease. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence rate and risk factor associated with tinea capitis in the general population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Methods: Cross sectional hospital based study. Data collected from 180 participant aged 5- 60 years, attending three randomly selected primary healthcare centers in Arar city during the period from 1st January to 30th June 2017. Participants selected using a systemic random sampling procedure as we take every second person attending the PHC during the study period. Each participant interviewed separately, and confidentiality assured. Data was collected by means of personal interview with the sampled person using a predesigned questionnaire covering the needed items. Results: The overall prevalence of tinea capitis among the studied population was 31.1%. Males were more affected (56.7%) than females (P value>0.05) and 35% of cases aged from 16-21 years (P value>0.05). Conclusion: The overall prevalence of tinea capitis among Arar population was 31.1%. This indicates the high tendencies of spread of tinea capitis through human-to-human mode of transmission and possible animal contact. Community health education on the cause, mode of
transmission, prevention, and prompt treatment of tinea capitis is recommended.
Alrowili,Amjad Saud Mhrb1, Alsharif , Shahad Ahmed S1, Alshammari, Nada Naif Z1, Alshammari , Manal Nashi O1, Alenazy , Maram Khalf A1., A. H. F. W. M. T. 2. A. ,. A. E. M. ,. . A. ,. D. M. A. ,. Y. M. A. A. ,. A. E. S. (2018). Epidemiology of Tinea Capitis among Population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 71(3), 2643-2650.
MLA
Alshalan,Maha Hazzaa F1, Wesam Mohamed Tharwat 2, Alruwaili , Anwar Eid M1 , Alfuhigi ,Zuhur Dhaher M1, Alanazi , Yasamiyan Mohammed A1, Alenazy , Asmaa Enad S1, Alrowili,Amjad Saud Mhrb1, Alsharif , Shahad Ahmed S1, Alshammari, Nada Naif Z1, Alshammari , Manal Nashi O1, Alenazy , Maram Khalf A1.. "Epidemiology of Tinea Capitis among Population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia", The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 71, 3, 2018, 2643-2650.
HARVARD
Alrowili,Amjad Saud Mhrb1, Alsharif , Shahad Ahmed S1, Alshammari, Nada Naif Z1, Alshammari , Manal Nashi O1, Alenazy , Maram Khalf A1., A. H. F. W. M. T. 2. A. ,. A. E. M. ,. . A. ,. D. M. A. ,. Y. M. A. A. ,. A. E. S. (2018). 'Epidemiology of Tinea Capitis among Population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia', The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 71(3), pp. 2643-2650.
VANCOUVER
Alrowili,Amjad Saud Mhrb1, Alsharif , Shahad Ahmed S1, Alshammari, Nada Naif Z1, Alshammari , Manal Nashi O1, Alenazy , Maram Khalf A1., A. H. F. W. M. T. 2. A. ,. A. E. M. ,. . A. ,. D. M. A. ,. Y. M. A. A. ,. A. E. S. Epidemiology of Tinea Capitis among Population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2018; 71(3): 2643-2650.
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