Risk factors for scabies, tungiasis, and tinea infections among schoolchildren in southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional Bayesian multilevel model
Conclusions/SignificanceWe observed high variation in skin problems at the classroom level, indicating the presence of shared risk factors in these locations. The findings suggest the need to improve children ’s personal hygiene via health education by schoolteachers and health workers.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Hiwot Hailu Amare Source Type: research
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