Scabies Among Adolescent Girls in Residential Madrasah: Epidemiological & Socio-Economic Comparison Between Urban & Rural

Authors

  • Lamia Akter Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author
  • Sifat E Nur Taieba Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author
  • Mst Nusrat Jahan Jui Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author
  • Ananna Rani Roy Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author
  • Jarin Tasnim Rushdia Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author
  • Zarin Tasnim Tasin Postgraduate Recharge Students, Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh College of Home Economics (BHEC) Author

Keywords:

Scabies, Socio-Economic, Urban & Rural

Abstract

Background: Scabies, a contagious parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, remains prevalent in low-resource settings, reportedly more among adolescent girls of densely populated Madrasahs. Poor hygiene, overcrowding, and limited awareness is responsible for scabies transmission. It remains crucial to study this issue for more effective measures against scabies. Objective: To compare the socio-demographic, behavioral, and environmental determinants of scabies among adolescent girls in both urban and rural Madrashas. Methodology: This cross-sectional designed comparative study was conducted from June to October 2025 among 174 adolescent girls (61 urban, 113 rural) using a structured questionnaire and physical examinations. Data on hygiene behavior, nutrition, and awareness were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 using Chi-square tests to assess existing associations.

Medivision J. of Med. and Health Sci. Vol 1(1), Jul 2026; p 24-29

 

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2026-09-17

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

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