| Autor: |
Winnie Njenga, MBChB, MSc, Magoma Mwancha-Kwasa, MBChB, MPH, Kinara Fossa, MSc, Prabhjot Kaur Juttla, BSc, Fredrick Kimani, BSc, Winfred Mwikya, Dip, Francis Makokha, PhD, Hannah Wanyika, MBChB, PhD |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
JAAD International, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 214-220 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2666-3287 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jdin.2024.04.011 |
| Popis: |
Background: There is a dearth of data on eczema from the African continent despite the purported increasing burden. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of eczema at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital and patient skincare. Methods: A descriptive retrospective cross-sectional research design was performed describing the period between 2016 and 2020. Data analysis was done using STATA Version 13. Geospatial mapping of patient residence was also conducted. Results: Eczema was the most common skin condition diagnosed with a prevalence of 25.5%. Majority of the patients favored the use of non-conventional products such as bar soap and milking jelly as routine skincare products. Geospatial mapping demonstrated a higher prevalence of eczema in the urban areas and also revealed access to a specialist as a contributor to health-seeking behavior. Limitations: Subtypes of eczema were not described and this data only reflects 1 facility serving an entire county. Conclusion: The prevalence of eczema in Kiambu Level 5 Hospital mirrors the increasing global burden of eczema. Urban environments have a higher density of eczema in Kiambu. More research is needed to decipher the impact of the preferred non-conventional skin care products on eczema. |
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