The prevalence of pediculosis capitis and relevant factors in primary school students of Kashan, Central Iran

Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 6

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Objective: To help health authorities in adopting the ways to control pollution in the Kashan city and improve public health. Methods: In descriptive epidemiologic research, 2 151 students were examined in 23 male and female schools. Their hair was examined for head louse infestation. Demographic data and related information were obtained by interview and observation. The data were recorded in the standard questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS statistical software by using Chi-square and fisher's exact tests. Results: The prevalence of head louse infestation in students was 0.70%. This survey showed that 0.75% and 0.60% of the students in female and male schools were infected to head louse respectively. Statistical tests showed significant relation between pediculosis and, father's and mother's job, father's and mother's education, previous history of infection, itchy scalp and school health teachers (P<0.05). Conclusions: The study indicated that the prevalence of pediculosis wasn ’t a major concern and health priority in Kashan's schools (2013). However, it was suggested that individual hygiene should be considered as a priority in the city to prevent the increase of infestation incidence, and also measures should be taken to increase the level of knowledge of individuals within the city

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  • EP ID EP229113
  • DOI 10.1016/S2222-1808(14)60616-2
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(2014). The prevalence of pediculosis capitis and relevant factors in primary school students of Kashan, Central Iran. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 4(6), 500-504. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-229113