Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Toenail Onychomycosis in Tianjin Traffic Policemen / 天津医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the epidemiology and risk factors of toenail onychomycosis among traffic police-men in Tianjin, and to prevent and control its prevalence. Methods Epidemiological surveys were performed to a total of 1 270 traffic policemen during physical examination in Public Security Hospital in Tianjin using cross-section study. Fungi in feet and the prevalence of toenail onychomycosis were examined simultaneously during questionnaires. Logistic regression of single factor and multiple factors were applied to analyze the risk factors. Results The prevalence of toenail onychomyco-sis in Tianjin traffic policemen is 32%. Age (OR=1.455), police boots (OR=1.047), history of tinea pedis (OR=7.521) and his-tory of diabetes (OR=1.820) are the main risk factors. Conclusion The prevalence of onychomycosis among Tianjin traffic policemen is high. Synthetic and effective interventions should be employed to deal with the risk factors.