Abstract :
Scabies is a skin disease caused by a parasite called Sarcoptes scabiei. This
disease still often occurs in the community, especially in communities with dense
housing such as islamic boarding schools. So this study aims to determine the
percentage and factors that influence the incidence of scabies in Central Java
province islamic boarding schools.
This research study of literature uses a descriptive analysis research method
sourced from text books, thesis research reports, and scientific journals. Based on the
review conducted by research subjects taken namely students who meet the criteria
and the number of research subjects is determined by the formula.
The results obtained positive results of the incidence of scabies in Miftahul
huda Islamic boarding school 27, Islamic boarding school in Guntur 35 district,
Islamic boarding school Matholiul Huda Alkautsar 39, Wasilatul Huda Islamic
boarding school and Pesantren Selamat Kendal 51 boarding school, An Nawawi
Islamic boarding school 34, Islamic boarding school Daarul Quruda 39 '59, AlMuayyad Islamic Boarding School 95, Darul Mujahadah Islamic Boarding School 47
with an average percentage of scabies at Islamic boarding schools in Central Java
province of 54.1%.
After analyzing it is concluded that there are certain factors that influence the
incidence of scabies such as age, gender, environmental factors as well as knowledge
about clean and healthy living behaviors.