Prevalence and influencing risk factors of eczema among preschool children in Urumqi city: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with impaired quality of life. We identified indoor environmental risk factors, to provide strong evidence for the prevention and control of eczema in preschool children.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional study with stratified random cluster sampling, we conducted a self-administered questionnaire survey among 8153 parents of children aged 2-8 years in 60 kindergartens in six districts of Urumqi city during August 2019.

Results

Among 8153 preschool children, 12.0% of the children have been diagnosed with eczema. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that caesarean section (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03-1.36), being an only child (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.18-1.57), presence

SUBMITTER: Shi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365957 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature