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ArticlePloS one2024

Burden of scabies in a Ghanaian penitentiary.

Yaw Ampem Amoako, Michael Ntiamoah Oppong, Dennis Odai Laryea, Gloria Kyem, Solomon Gyabaah, Abigail Agbanyo, Bernadette Agbavor, Nana Konama Kotey, Irene Dzathor, Felicia Owusu-Antwi and 3 more

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Yaw Ampem AmoakoKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-4642-789X
Michael Ntiamoah OppongKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-9482-4438
Dennis Odai LaryeaDisease Surveillance Department, Ghana Health Service Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.
Gloria KyemKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Solomon GyabaahKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Abigail AgbanyoKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Bernadette AgbavorKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Nana Konama KoteyNeglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme, Ghana Health Service Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.
Irene DzathorFHI 360 Country Office, Accra, Ghana.
Felicia Owusu-AntwiWorld Health Organization Country Office, Accra, Ghana.
Kingsley AsieduWorld Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Richard Odame PhillipsKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-8992-0222
Ymkje StienstraDepartment of Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center, Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundThere is a dearth of information concerning the epidemiology of human scabies in prisons. Therefore, we aimed to assess the burden of scabies and ascertain if prevalence was high enough to warrant mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin in a medium security prison in central Ghana.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in December 2022 and recruited inmates at the Kumasi central prison in Ghana. Medical history and demographic information was collected using a REDCap questionnaire. A standardised skin examination of exposed regions of the body was performed on all participants and scabies was diagnosed based on the criteria of the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS).

resultsOf the 559 participants, 19 (3.4%) were female. The median (IQR) age was 36 (33-40) years. There were 368 cases (65.8%) of scabies which was mostly located on the hands, fingers and finger webs. No female inmate had scabies. Scabies severity was predominantly mild (63.3%) or moderate (30.7%). Among males, the median (IQR) number of persons per cell was 115 (56-118) and 7 (7-8) for female prisoners. 79.2% of 96 individuals previously treated in the preceding two months still demonstrated skin manifestations of scabies. Impetigo was found in 12.9% of participants. Seventeen percent of participants with scabies had impetigo compared to 5.8% in individuals without scabies [RR 2.9 (95% CI 1.6-5.5)].

conclusionA very high proportion of inmates suffered from scabies in the prison. MDA with ivermectin and health education are needed to reduce the burden of scabies in the prison. Its implementation and effectiveness should be studied.

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IvermectinScabiesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGhanaHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalencePrisonsSurveys and QuestionnairesIvermectin

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