A Study on the Prevalence of Allergic Skin Disorders among Students Of Majma'ah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Allergic disorders are a group of immune-mediated disorders that are associated with considerable morbidity and ill health. Allergies affecting students in their college years greatly affects the quality of life by affecting their daily activities, personality development, sleep, academic performances and overall their outlook towards a meaningful life. Objective: To assess the prevalence of allergic skin disorders among male students and determine the knowledge, attitude and practice among the students regarding its prevention and control. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional questionnaire based study among male students studying in Majmaah University. SPSS version 20 has been used for statistical analysis and to find out the significance of the variables. Results: Total no. of participants who actually participated in this study was 324 out of which 73.4% were males and 26.6% were females. A total of 84 (21.9%) participants both males and females responded positively when asked whether they had any allergic disorders or not. It was found that compared to males (19.6 %) the prevalence of allergic disorders in females was higher (28.4%). A study on the association of causative factors with allergic disorders showed some interesting facts. Among males 18.6% and females 32.8% who took bath daily complained of having allergic disorders. Conclusion: Allergic disorders are a common phenomenon and found more in boys than in girls. Most of the causative factors are easily identifiable and they are preventable too.
Authors and Affiliations
Bader Ahmed Aldahash, Syed Meraj Ahmed, Kawther Abdulla Alsadady, Fahad Salman Alshanabah, Ibrahim Mohammad Almutairi
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