Research Article
Dermatoses in Ivorian Rural Areas: A Case Study of the Health District of Zouan Hounien
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
1-5
Received:
17 December 2024
Accepted:
2 January 2025
Published:
23 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20250801.11
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Abstract: Objective: To improve the management of skin diseases in rural areas of the Zouan-Hounien health district. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted over five (5) days, from December 13, 2023, to December 17, 2023, in villages within the Zouan-Hounien health district. Results: The study included 558 patients. The age group of 0-5 years was the most represented (16%). There were more women (54%) than men. Majority were farmers (31.4%) and single (52%). Infectious dermatoses were the most common (80.1%), with fungal infections being predominant (42.5%). Scabies was the only parasitic condition (100%), frequently affecting farmers (31.1%) and children aged 0-5 years (47.6%). Among bacterial dermatoses, boils were the most prevalent (66.7%). Molluscum contagiosum was the dominant viral dermatological condition (75%). Urticaria was the leading immuno-inflammatory dermatosis (59.5%), often observed among farmers (16.4%) and the 56-85 age group (24.6%). Lipoma was the only reported tumor-related dermatosis (1 case). There were only six (6) cases of sexually transmitted infections (1.1%). Other dermatoses were primarily sweat rash (44%). Conclusion: Skin diseases in rural areas of the Zouan-Hounien were predominantly infections. In light of these findings, it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of paramedical personnel to improve the management of skin diseases in rural settings. In the absence of a specialist in every village, implementing tele dermatology should be considered to bridge this gap.
Abstract: Objective: To improve the management of skin diseases in rural areas of the Zouan-Hounien health district. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted over five (5) days, from December 13, 2023, to December 17, 2023, in villages within the Zouan-Hounien health district. Results: The study included 558...
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