Prevalence of skin disorders among primary school children in Diyarbakir, Turkey. / Prevalence of skin disorders among primary school children in Diyarbakir, Turkey.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of childhood dermatoses in Diyarbakir, which is located in the southeastern region of Turkey. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This cross-sectional study was carried out in April 2008 among students of eight randomly selected public primary schools in Diyarbakir. Students were examined and questionnaire was applied to determine socioeconomic levels and socio-demographic features. RESULTS: A total of 1932 students were examined by dermatologists. Nine hundred and fifty three (49.32