Scabies Knowledge Among Menoufia Undergraduate Nursing Students

Background: Scabies is a highly contagious parasitic skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, posing a public health concern, particularly in crowded environments and healthcare settings. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, play a critical role in disease prevention and health education. Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding scabies among undergraduate nursing students at Menoufia University, Egypt, and to explore associated demographic and experiential factors. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 undergraduate nursing students using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U, and Spearman’s correlation. A p-value