Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between hygiene and the incidence of pediculosis capitis among female students in Islamic boarding schools. Methods: This article used analytic observational with crossectional approach. The samples used 89 female students in Islamic boarding schools Miftahul Falah Banyu Mas Pringsewu Lampung. Data collection using a questionnaire instrument that has been validated and reliabilitis. statistical test using the chi square test.Results: :The result shows respondent characteristics based on age is most respondents aged 12 years (23.8%) and based on class levels most were in 7th grade. Most respondents did not do good personal hygiene (65%). Most of the respondents have experienced pediculosis capitis (67.5%). There is a relationship between personal hygiene with the incidence of pediculosis capitis in Miftahul Falah Islamic Boarding School Banyumas Pringsewu Lampung in 2020 with p value = 0,000; OR= 19,167 (5,881-62,471)Conclusion: Poor personal hygiene can increase the incidence of pediculosis capitis in students in Miftahul Falah Islamic Boarding School

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