Determinants of Scabies in Vulnerable Population at the Kpomassè Transit Center (CTPM) in 2024

Abstract

Background: Scabies represents a significant health burden for vulnerable populations. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with scabies at the Kpomassè transit center in 2024. Methods: This was a quantitative, cross-sectional, analytical study conducted from March to May 2024 at the Kpomassè transit center for beggars. All the center's residents present during the study period were included in our study, all selected on the basis of an exhaustive census giving 117 subjects. The data were analysed using STATA 11 software. Factors associated with the occurrence of scabies were determined using a binary logistic regression model with a threshold of 5%. Results: Of the 117 people who took part in our study, 32 developed scabies, for a prevalence of 27.35% (CI: [0.19; 0.35]). The mean age was 28.54 ± 1.52 years. The associated factors found were body hygiene (p=0.01; CI: [1.32–11.34]), clothing hygiene (p=0.03; CI: [1.08–10.15]), sharing bunks (p=0.00; CI: [2.08–19.86]) and sharing clothing (p=0.00; CI: [2.80–40.36]) with other people, and the number of people per accommodation (p=0.00; CI: [2.66–29.73]). Conclusion: Scabies is a major health problem with many social and health consequences, and its associated factors can be avoided.