KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RINGWORM AMONG THE PEOPLES OF GAZARIA, MUSHIGANJ

Hamida Akhter; Md. Abdul Mannan; Md. Babul Hossain; Md. Babul Akter

18 Aug 2026 Vol. 14 (08) pp. 1658-1667

KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RINGWORM AMONG THE PEOPLES OF GAZARIA, MUSHIGANJ

Hamida Akhter, Md. Abdul Mannan, Md. Babul Hossain and Md. Babul Akter

Lecturer, Department of Ayurvedic Medicine, Faculty of Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine, Hamdard University Bangladesh.
Associate Professor, Department of Unani Medicine, Faculty of Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine, Hamdard University Bangladesh.
Professor, Prafulla Sinha Ayurvedic Medical College, Parnanduali, Magura Sadar, Magura.
Professor, Department of Ayurvedic Medicine, Faculty of Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine, Hamdard University Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Background: Ringworm ( tinea ) is a contagious superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, characterized by characteristic ring-shaped lesions and pruritus. The World Health Organization estimates that dermatophytes affect 20-25% of the global population. Despite its high prevalence, public knowledge regarding its transmission and prevention remains variable. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge regarding ringworm among residents of Gazaria Upazila in the Munshiganj District of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross -sectional survey was conducted among 165 particip ants in Gazaria Upazila. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire divided into two sections: sociodemographic characteristics and ringworm related knowledge (transmission, symptoms, and prevention). Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20.0.

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Hamida Akhter (2026); KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RINGWORM AMONG THE PEOPLES OF GAZARIA, MUSHIGANJ, International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 14 (08), 1658-1667, ISSN 2320-5407.