Analytical study of knowledge, attitude and practices about superficial dermatophytosis among medical students of Kyrgyzstan

Background: Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection that often manifest as a red or silvery ring. It penetrates the skin’s outermost dead layer or keratinized tissue like hairs and nails. Another name for ringworm is tinea. The medical term for ringworm is dermatophytosis. People living in warm and humid climate have a higher risk of getting this infection. This study is aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of superficial dermatophytosis.
Methodology: A cross sectional study was done using Google forms. A structured questionnaire was given to the UG students of Jalal Abad State University from 1st year to 5th year. Questionnaire based on knowledge, attitude and practices. Where most of the questions types were in the form of yes or no. There were 583 respondents who actively responded to the questionnaires.
Result: In total, 583 Medical students from 1st year to 5th year were selected for the study where the age range was 17 to 27. Majority 64.5% where found to have good knowledge on superficial dermatophytosis. While majority (154) of male gender have poor practices. Most of the students who have good knowledge and good practice are 235 (p= 0.017) and with good attitude and good practice are 231 (p= 0.018). More concern to those who have poor practice related to superficial dermatophytosis.
Conclusion: Most of the students were aware of the disease superficial dermatophytosis. Still most of the students failed to implement the knowledge about dermatophytosis into their personal hygiene practices.