Articles Vol. 65 No. 6 30/10/2024

1. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF TINEA PEDIS IN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN NGHE AN PROVINCE (2022)

Duong Thi Khanh Linh1,2, Le Tran Anh3,4, Tang Xuan Hai5,6
1 TTH Nghe An General Hospital
2 Bệnh viện TTH Nghệ An
3 Vietnam Military Medical Academy
4 Học viện Quân y
5 Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics
6 Bệnh viện Sản Nhi Nghệ An
Corresponding author: Duonglinhna93@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65i6.1557
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Keywords
fungal tinea pedis
Abstract

Objectives: The study was conducted on 787 small business owners in Nghe An province to determine the prevalence and related factors for tinea pedis.

Methods: A descriptive research method, direct examination in 20% KOH media and fungal culture in Saboraud medium with pH < 5.5 and antibiotics were employed. Fungal species were determined based on species identification key.

Results: The prevalence of tinea pedis was 15.8%, increasing by age, specifically 5.73% in the age group ≤ 39 years old, 10.65% in the age group of 40 - 49 years old, and 36.11% in the age group ≥ 50 years old. Multivariate correlation analysis showed some factors associated with tinea pedis, including age group ≥ 50 with [OR = 2.65, 95%CI: 1.70 – 4.13, p < 0.01] and people with seafood trading with [OR = 1.79, 95%CI: 1.04 – 3.08 p < 0.05].

Conclusions: The prevalence of tinea pedis in the small business owners in Nghe An was 15.5%. There was a relationship between age, seafood trading and tinea pedis.

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