PREVALENCE OF HEAD LICE INFESTATION AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KUWAIT
Journal Title: International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of head lice (Pediculosis capitis) infestation among students in Kindergarten and primary schools in the six governorates of Kuwait. The descriptive survey design was adopted. The students who involved in this study were (233 in Kindergarten and 579 in primary schools) from both sexes across the six governorates. A structured questionnaire was distributed to the student parents to be filled. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test of independence. The results showed that 46.2% (375/812) of students were infected with higher infestation rate observed among girls (50.4%) in comparison to boys (37.5%). The intensity of infestation was ranging from 6-10lice per student. Students from Al-Ahmadi governorate showed the highest infection rate. Nationality and mother education level were risk factors as the Saudi, Pakistani or Indian students and the students of mothers with low educational level were highly infested. Climate had also an influence in the prevalence of head lice as higher infestation was observed in the hot season. This study revealed that the prevalence of head lice infestation was high in Kuwait and should be controlled by the co-operation between school, home, and ministry of health.
Authors and Affiliations
Adawia Henedi, Sulaiman Salisu, Abdullah Asem, Baydaa Alsannan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP603480
- DOI -
- Views 97
- Downloads 0
Growth Kinetics of Four Fresh Water Isolated Microalgae for Optimal Biomass and Lipid Production using Response Surface Methodology
Microalgae require a wide range of chemical and physical factors for their growth, proliferation, and differentiation. These factors affect the morphology, physiology and metabolic activities of the organism. Therefore,...
Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Activity of Three Medicinal Plants (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Syzygium aromaticum and Zingiber officinale)
In this study, three medicinal plants; cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts were examined and screened for anti-Helicobacter pylori activity. Ninety-six...
AZO DYES DECOLORIZATION USING WHITE ROT FUNGI
Wastewater from different industries is one of the major environmental concerns in the present scenario. The textile industry uses many kinds of synthetic dyes as azo, anthraquinone, polycyclic compounds and triphenylmet...
A New Hexahydroxysterol from a Soft Coral Sarcophyton Elegance Moser from the Coasts of Gulf of Mannar of Indian Ocean
A new hexahydroxysterol, (24S) -24-methylcholestane-1β, 3β, 5α, 6β ,25, 26-hexol 25-monoacetate (5) was isolated from a soft coral Sarcophyton elegance Moser collected from the coasts of the Gulf of Manner of Indian Ocea...
A Review of the History, Cultivation, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Adverse Health Effects of Khat
Khat is a term used for fresh leaves and buds of the plant Catha edulis. Khat chewing is a social tradition in some countries of eastern Africa, the southern part of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is chewed mainly for its in...