Indentification of Causes of Scabies on Santri of Popular Dayah Educational Institutions in Aceh Province

Abstract

Scabies is an infection with mites (Sarchoptes scabies) that cause small red
bumps on the skin. Scabies is caused by poor personal hygiene. Scabies or
scabies disorders always start from itching on the skin caused by the scabies
mite (Coptes scabei), transmission of scabies lice can occur due to direct
transmission, for example in contact with sufferers or indirectly, such as
through clothing, blankets, and towels. This study aims to analyze the
factors that influence the incidence of scabies in traditional dayah santri in
Aceh Besar district. The research was conducted using a qualitative method
with the respondents of traditional dayah students in Aceh Besar. data on
sanitation, bathrooms, toilets, room area, room humidity were carried out by
ethnographic observations and direct interviews. The results of the
qualitative research and direct observation in the dayah showed that the
sanitation facilities were still inadequate in the dayah. Such as the number of
occupants in one room which reaches more than 8 people in a room
measuring 4 x 4 meters. Poor sanitation also seems to play a major role in
the incidence of scabies in students. In addition, the personal hygiene
behavior of students such as changing towels and bathing facilities which
are less in number when compared to the number of students also
accelerates the spread of scabies.