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To examine the prevalence and types of dermatologic conditions in a pediatric Adivasi population at a community school.

A cross-sectional study of Adivasi tribal pediatric population for dermatologic conditions: A school-based assessment

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Cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of dermatoses among Adivasi children, indicating need for targeted healthcare interventions.

To examine the prevalence and types of dermatologic conditions in a pediatric Adivasi population at a community school.
Cross-sectional design involving 462 children aged 5–18 years.
Diagnosis of dermatological conditions through clinical examination and history-taking.
Data corroborated with binary logistic regression analysis.
196 children (42.00%) had dermatologic conditions, with the most common being infestations (19.7%).
Scabies was present in 12.12% and pediculosis capitis in 7.58% of children.
Only 61.26% practiced daily bathing, highlighting hygiene issues.

Kannattukunnel et al. (2026) studied this question.

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