ArticlePublic health challenges2026
Association Between Self-Reported Socio-Economic Conditions, Air Pollution Sources and Eczema Symptoms Amongst Teenagers in Soshanguve, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
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Background: This study aimed to investigate the association between self-reported socio-economic conditions, air pollution and the prevalence of atopic eczema among teenagers in Soshanguve, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 2885 schoolchildren aged 13-14 years from 13 high schools in Soshanguve was conducted. Participants completed a validated, modified ISAAC III questionnaire, and data were analysed using univariate and multiple logistic regression in Stata 18 to identify predictors of eczema. Results: Prevalence estimates indicated that 26.8% of participants self-reported current eczema symptoms (ES), whereas 23.3% self-reported eczema ever (EE). Females were more likely to report current ES (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.07) and EE (AOR 1.63). Monthly paracetamol (Panadol) use was strongly associated with self-reported current ES and EE (AOR 2.37). Environmental and household factors increased risk: Frequent truck traffic near homes elevated the self-reported current ES (AOR 1.26) and EE (AOR 1.24); cat ownership increased self-reported current ES (AOR 1.49); dog ownership increased self-reported EE (AOR 1.39); and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) at home for 16-20 days per month raised the likelihood of self-reported EE (AOR 1.96; Conclusion: We observed that self-reported pet ownership, frequent paracetamol use, exposure to ETS and nearby truck traffic were associated with increased odds of eczema among teenagers in Soshanguve.
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