Study On Scabies Among Santri Pondok Karya Pembangunan Al-Hidayah Jambi

Abstract

Background: Scabies is a contagious skin disease that spreads rapidly in densely populated environments such as Islamic boarding schools, especially when personal hygiene is poor and living spaces are overcrowded. In 2022, Pondok Karya Pembangunan Al-Hidayah in Jambi City reported the highest number of scabies cases among 11 pesantren, indicating the need for further investigation.

Method: This quantitative study employed an observational survey approach, conducted from February to April 2024. A total of 56 respondents were selected from 130 scabies-infected students using Slovin's formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and direct measurements of room dimensions. Variables included personal hygiene behavior, contact history, and room occupancy density. Data analysis used univariate descriptive statistics.

Result: The study found that 67.9% of respondents had poor personal hygiene, 64.3% had a history of direct or indirect contact with scabies sufferers, and 63.3% of the rooms were categorized as overcrowded. These findings indicate a strong correlation between the prevalence of scabies and the three examined factors.

Conclusion: Poor personal hygiene, a history of contact with infected individuals, and high room occupancy density were significant contributors to the spread of scabies in the studied pesantren. It is essential to implement hygiene education, regular health monitoring, and structural dormitory improvements to reduce scabies transmission among students.