Publications by authors named "Teketel Ermias Galtore"
Scabies prevalence and its associated factors among prisoners in southern Ethiopia: An institution-based analytical cross-sectional study.
Efa Ambaw Bogino Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis Lantesil Wondewosen Blen Kassahun Dessu Mohammed Suleiman Obsa Teketel Ermias Galtore
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Scabies, a highly contagious ectoparasitic infestation, affects around 300 million people globally each year, with a particular concern in overcrowded areas like prisons, though its prevalence in Ethiopian prisons is under-researched.
- A study was conducted in southern Ethiopia involving 422 prisoners to estimate the prevalence of scabies and identify contributing factors, using structured questionnaires and statistical analysis to interpret the data.
- Findings revealed a scabies prevalence of 8.9% among participants, with significant risk factors including recent sexual contact, short prison stay, poor ventilation, lack of hygiene supplies, and sharing clothing.