Khuliyah Candraning Diyanah, Aditya Sukma Pawitra, Ririh Yudhastuti, Lilis Sulistyorini, Izzuki Muhashonah, R. Azizah, Muhammad Rasyid Ridha, Babucarr Jassey
Introduction: The prevalence of scabies is still high in Indonesia, especially in Islamic boarding schools. Scabies can spread quickly in crowded conditions where people have skin contact with each other. This study aims to evaluate the specific personal hygiene factors that contribute to preventing scabies. Materials and methods: We included all 541 students in a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study whose ages ranged from 11 to 19 years. Scabies were diagnosed based on an interview and physical examination using the Deskab form. Data on risk factors were collected using a set of questionnaires and observation. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis with the Chi-square test (p<0,25) for a candidate for logistic regression. Risk factors associated with scabies are indicated by p<0,05. Results: We found a high prevalence of scabies in Islamic boarding schools, i.e., 187 students (34.6%). Risk factors for scabies in Islamic boarding schools are duration of stay at Islamic boarding schools (p=0.000, OR = 0,495), bathing habits (p=0.003, OR = 3,016), using shared towels (p=0.042, OR = 1,603), improper soap usage (p=0.024, OR = 2,157), and knowledge (p=0.002, OR = 0,371). Conclusion: Poor bathing habits, improper soap usage, and the habit of sharing towels significantly increase the risk of developing scabies. The duration of stay at the boarding school plays a role in reducing the likelihood of contracting scabies, where the longer the stay, the lower the risk of scabies. Good knowledge of personal hygiene also serves as a protective factor, significantly reducing the risk of scabies. © 2025 Universiti Putra Malaysia Press. All rights reserved.
Environmental Health Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, East Java, 60115, Indonesia; Waluyo Jati Regional General Hospital, West Java, 67282, Indonesia; Rizani Hospital, Probolinggo Regency, East Java, 67291, Indonesia; Clinical Pathology Department, Medical Faculty, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, West Java, 60213, Indonesia; Epidemiology Department, Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, South Kalimantan, 70712, Indonesia; Department of Public Health Services, Ministry of Health, The Quadrangle,, Alpha Tapsiru Sallam, Banjul, FC4G+28Q, Gambia
