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School Aged Children
Prevalence
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Background: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy skin disorder starting in childhood, commonly affecting elbows and knees, influenced by genetics and environment. Its burden in Bangladeshi school-aged children is significant, but research on prevalence and risk factors is limited. Objective: To determine the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and identify associated risk factors among school-aged children. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study of 130 children aged 6–12 years was conducted at Kapasia Upazilla Health Complex, Bangladesh, to assess atopic dermatitis prevalence and risk factors. Data were collected via questionnaire, AD diagnosed by UK Working Party’s Criteria, and analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression. Results: Among 130 children, 58.5% were aged 9–12 years and 54.6% were male, with most parents having secondary education. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis was 17%, with family history of atopy and damp housing as significant predictors. Among 22 affected children, itching (100%) and dry skin (86.4%) were most common, mainly affecting elbows (63.6%) and knees (59.1%). Most cases were mild (63.6%), with fewer moderate (27.3%) and severe (9.1%) cases. Conclusion: Atopic dermatitis was observed in 17% of school-aged children, with family history and damp housing as major risk factors. The condition mainly presented with itching and dry skin, affecting flexural areas, and was mostly mild. Recognizing these risk factors and clinical features is important for early diagnosis and effective management.
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