title: Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Skin Diseases Among Army Personnel and Flood Victims During the 2011 Floods in Thailand.
abstract: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for skin problems among flood victims and army personnel during the 2011 floods in Thailand.
  
  
  
  To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for skin symptoms, standardized questionnaires were used to collect demographic data, current skin symptoms, history of water exposure, and sanitary behaviors. A certified dermatologist evaluated those who presented with skin problems and provided diagnoses. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess independent risk factors for skin symptoms.
  
  
  
  The most prevalent skin disease was irritant contact dermatitis. Flood victims showed a higher prevalence of skin symptoms compared with army personnel. Development of skin symptoms after exposure to floodwater was also observed earlier among flood victims. Having a history of skin diseases and delayed skin cleaning after exposure were also significant risk factors for the development of skin symptoms.
  
  
  
  This information might be used as guidelines for protecting military personnel and to educate the general public regarding flood disaster management. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:570-575).
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Wittaya
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Thongtaeparak
authors.affiliation: 2Institute of Dermatology,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Walai-Orn
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Pratchyapruit
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Settha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kotanivong
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Nimit
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sirithanakit
authors.affiliation: 3Department of Microbiology,Phramongkutklao College of Medicine,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Sudaluck
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thunyaharn
authors.affiliation: 4Department of Military and Community Medicine,Phramongkutklao College of Medicine,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Ram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rangsin
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Phachara
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chaikaew
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Pitee
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wongyongsin
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Pongpak
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pinyoboon
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Phatcharaphan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sutthiwan
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Witchwaree
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Theethansiri
authors.affiliation: 1Outpatient Department,Phramongkutklao Hospital,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Dusit
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Janthayanont
authors.affiliation: 5Department of Parasitology,Phramongkutklao College of Medicine,Bangkok,Thailand.
authors.forename: Mathirut
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mungthin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000453:epidemiology; D064891:Disaster Victims / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D055868:Floods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Thailand; army personnel; disaster medicine; environmental exposure; floods; skin diseases