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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Prevalence in Algeria: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Ahmed Samaouel Chehad1, Samira Zobiri2, Dorra Bouazzi3,4,5
1Department of dermatology, University-hospital of Constantine, Faculty of Medicine, Constantine-3 University, El Khroub, Algeria.
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Introduction: Although there has been an expansion of knowledge on HS (HS), data about the disease is largely based on Western population and no relevant African or Asian studies are available.
Methods:
We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional, multicenter study, as part of GHiSA (Global HS Atlas) initiative, to assess the epidemiologic profile of HS in an Algerian population. Healthy adults accompanying patients undergoing care in non-dermatological wards were approached and invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire. Subsequently, a clinical assessment was performed by an in-person dermatologists for all screen-positive participants and ten percent of the screen-negative ones.
Results:
A total of 1,434 participants were included in this study. The prevalence of HS among Algerian adults was 0.77%. Compared to non-HS group, no significant difference was found regarding gender, age, body mass index, and smoker status. Both the sensitivity (100%) and the specificity (97%) of the HS screening questionnaire were excellent.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of HS in Algeria is very close to that of Australia (0.8%) and Europe (0.7%) and almost the same prevalence found by Ghanaian study (other GHiSA study from Africa). The results of this study demonstrate also the reliability and validity of GHiSA questionnaire as HS data collection instrument.
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