Verruca Vulgaris among School-Children From Semi-Rural Areas Of Eskisehir: A Community-Based Study
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of verruca vulgaris and associated factors and stress level among school children that live in semi-rural areas of Eskisehir. This cross-sectional study was conducted on high school and elementary school students from semi-rural areas of Eskisehir (Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Public Health Department Education and Research Areas) between 1 February-31 March 2016. Fitzpatrick Scale was used to evaluate the skin type. Perceived Stress Scale was used for the measurement of the stress level of students. The prevalence of verruca vulgaris was 4.9% (n=156) among the students. In our study, having a physician diagnosed skin disease except verruca vulgaris, having a medical history of verruca vulgaris in people who live together, having a medical history of verruca vulgaris before, having the habit of entering pool were found to be significant risk factors for verruca vulgaris (for each; p <0.05). There is no relationship between skin type and frequency of verruca vulgaris (p> 0.05). In the study group, there is no significance in terms of stress level between who have verruca vulgaris and who have not. Verruca vulgaris is an important health issue among adolescents and children. We recommend introducing educational activities about verruca vulgaris that draw attention to its risk factors. Further studies are needed to investigate the causal link between verruca vulgaris and stress level. Keywords: Verruca vulgaris, adolescent, stress
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Ramazan Sağlan, Aziz Soysal, Didem Arslantaş, Alaettin Ünsal
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