Prevalence Of Pediculosis Capitis Research Articles

Knowledge and Practice of Primary School Teachers Regarding Pediculosis Capitis in Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract Background: Pediculosis is a disease which is caused by the ectoparasite Pediculus humanus capitis. There is an estimated 19% global prevalence of head lice infestation among schoolchildren. Health education programs have a beneficial impact on the prevention and control of the disease. Increasing knowledge, changing attitudes and behaviors, and improving personal hygiene practices reduce the morbidity and prevalence of pediculosis capitis. Aim of Study: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of primary school teachers about pediculosis capitis and to find the association of studied variables with knowledge and practice scores. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 20 primary schools in Baghdad, Iraq, from November 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023. It included 351 primary school teachers who had worked for at least 1 year. A questionnaire was distributed to teachers at selected schools for assessment of knowledge and practice. Results: In this study, 20.5% of studied cases had poor knowledge, 58% had fair and 21.5% had good knowledge. Regarding practice level, 43% of studied cases had poor, 37% had fair and 20% had good practice about pediculosis capitis. Poor knowledge and poor practice are significantly higher among participants with an institute level of education and lower duration of work, among singles, those who did not have children who had arts or sports specialties, and those who did not have pediculosis capitis cases. A strong positive correlation was noticed between knowledge and practice scores. Conclusion: The knowledge scores were fair, while the practice scores were poor. Multiple sources are considered a major source of information. There is no association between the gender of the participant and the level of knowledge and practice parameters.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Prevalence of Head Lice Infestation among Children Attending Schools and Kindergartens in Poland.

Pediculosis capitis predominantly affects child populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, various types of social limitations such as social isolation and limitations on educational facilities' functionalities were introduced worldwide, including in Poland. The impact of these pandemic restrictions on the prevalence of pediculosis capitis has not been extensively investigated so far. Existing data on this topic are limited mainly to indirect evaluation methods, such as online surveys or Internet analysis. In this study, we directly examined a cohort of over five thousand children to assess the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the prevalence of head lice infestation among school and kindergarten attendees in Poland. Our findings demonstrate that the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in the number of children infested with head lice compared to pre-pandemic data. These results confirm that head lice infestations remain an ongoing epidemiological concern and warrant continued monitoring.

The Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis at Orphanages in Palembang City, South Sumatera (Indonesia)

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p><em>Pediculosis capitis is an endemic parasitosis affecting many countries of the world. A total of 5318 elementary schoolchildren, aged 8 –16 years, were examined for the presence of Pediculus capitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of head lice infestation in Palembang City. This research is a quantitative research with cross sectional research design. This research was conducted at the Palembang City Orphanage.. This research took place from July to September 2021. The research population was taken from orphanage children in 16 orphanages from 12 sub-districts in the city of Palembang as many as 3.823 peoples. The sample of this research is 300 people. The sampling technique in this study was by random sampling. Data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis with chi-square test. The results of the research are the Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis at Orphanages in Palembang City, South Sumatera (Indonesia) from 300 peoples found that the prevalence rate in urban areas (n=155) the highest number of sufferers was found in the Sako sub-district with 18 people (11.6%) and in rural areas (n=145) the number of sufferers was found in 2 research locations, namely in Indralaya 1 as many as 36 people (24.8%) and East Baturaja as many as 40 people (27.6%). Factors associated with Pediculosis Capitis at Orphanages in Palembang City, South Sumatra (Indonesia), namely such as children’s health care (p-value=0.046), use of tools together p-value=0.004), children living with parents (p-value= ≤ 0.001), past infestation of fleas (p-value=0.027), lighting conditions of residential space (p-value=0.005) , teacher health education in schools (p-value=0.007), using general items (p-value=≤ 0.001), room conditions per student (p-value=0.028), and number of hairbrushes per day (p-value=0.016). Based on these results, it is suggested to the orphanage to provide socialization or health education as a preventive measure for Pediculosis capitis in order to increase knowledge and quality of personal hygiene in the orphanage by changing the attitude of each individual, especially children.</em></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><strong><em>Keywords: Pediculosis capitis, Hair lice infestation</em></strong></p>

Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis in Indonesia

Head lice infestation is still a health problem in Indonesia. Currently, there has been a lot of research on the incidence of pediculosis capitis. However, there are still few articles that systematically review the incidence of head lice infestation. The purpose of writing this article is to examine cases of pediculosis capitis in several regions in Indonesia in order to obtain systematic and comprehensive prevalence data. A literature search was carried out in October 2021 through Google Scholar and obtained 13 relevant articles. Based on the above review, it can be concluded that the highest incidence of pediculosis capitis is in Islamic boarding schools, attacking elementary school-aged children, with a prevalence range of 29.3%-88.9% and can occur throughout Indonesia. This condition can be caused by a lack of personal hygiene, so that it can continue to be a source of infestation for children around it.

Hubungan pengetahuan dan personal hygiene dengan kejadian pediculosis capitis pada anak SD Mutihan di Banguntapan, Bantul

The prevalence of pediculosis capitis among Yogyakarta's rural elementary school students was 19.6%. The circumstance in urban area was slightly better with prevalence of 12.3% among similar group of students. The aim of this study was to seek the association of the knowledge and personal hygiene with the incidence of pediculosis capitis among students in SD Negeri Mutihan Yogyakarta. This study employed a cross-sectional design and nonprobability sampling to collect the research sample. A questionnaire was distributed to 111 students who agreed to participate in the study. Data was analysed with the Chi-Square Test and Relative Risk. Participants consisted of 65 boys (58.6%) and 46 girls (41.4%). The number of participants who had sufficient knowledge on pediculosis capitis, had good personal hygiene, and suffered pediculosis capitis were 58.6%, 63%, and 36.9%, respectively. Poor knowledge increased the risk of developing pediculosis capitis by 5.9 times. In contrary, poor personal hygiene can reduced its risk. Knowledge and personally hygiene are important factors to determine the incidence of Pediculosis Capitis.

Factors Affecting Pediculosis capitis Transmission among Primary School Children

Introduction: Human head lice infest people worldwide and are most prevalent in children. Outbreaks of head lice more commonly affect children 3 to 12 years old, with girls being affected more commonly than boys. The aim is to study the factors affecting transmission of the disease among the school children in villages in Benghazi - Libya.
 Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional study in western region of Benghazi, 556 students in three schools from Alhlys, Alatry and Abofakra regions were enrolled. The ages of children ranged from 6 to 13 years. Data collected include socio-demographic characteristics of the students, sex, age, school and hair were examined individually for head lice infestation in a separate room. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square test was used to determine the statistical significance of p-value ≤ 0.05.
 Results: The data were collected on 556 students from the 3 villages: 39.7% from Al-Helys, 28.8% from Al-Tarya and 31.5% from Abofakra regions. The age of children ranged from 6 to13 years. Female children were more than 50%. The mean of family size was 7±2 persons, number of bedroom in houses ranged from 1-5 rooms.. Sharing of personal equipment such as hair comb and linen was reported in 33.5% of families. Pediculosis capitis manifestation was reported in 26.3% of the participants. The prevalence of pediculosis capitis was 19.5% in Al-Helys, 35.6% in Al-Tarya and 26.3% in Bo-Fakra; this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05) . The prevalence of pediculosis capitis in males was 10.2%, while in females was 41.8% , this difference was highly statistically significant (p =0.0001) The highest prevalence of pediculosis capitis was in age of 11 years old (42.9%), followed by age of 10 years old (36.6%). There were no reported cases at the age of 6 and 13 years. There was no effect of parent occupation or education level on pediculosis infestation transmission.
 Conclusion: The present study revealed that, Pediculosis capitis was prevalent in school children, more in females. Furthermore pediculosis was higher in certain villages than others.

Prevalence of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation among schools workers in the Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

In a cross-sectional survey in February-May 2019, the prevalence of Pediculosis capitis with demographic data and the behavioral practices were investigated among 750 participants in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Female participation was highly remarked with a percentage of 94.08% compared to that of male one about 5.91%. A deficiency of knowledge about lice infestation was noted especially among illiterate participants raised from their socio-economic levels (p-value = 0.001). Lice infestation reached higher rates in children aged less than 20 years with itching of the hair scalp. The obtained results revealed that 59.33% of the respondents believed that frequency of personal hygiene and washing of hair were the best methods for preventing the lice infestation. However, the treatment of lice infestation using anti-lice agents (p-value = 0.020) was preferred by 14.26% of participants. Although knowledge about the preventive tools for lice infestation (p-value 0.089) was not significantly associated with the experience of infestation but knowledge about the appropriate treatment to kill lice (p-value 0.020) and the wrong practices in the treatment of a head lice infestation were (p-value 0.005) significantly associated with the experience of infestation. Health programs and campaigns preventions are highly advised to increase the awareness of Pediculosis capitis with an effective strategic plan to control, manage, and prevent this disease.

Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis and Associated Factors among Primary School Children at Kawiley Village North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis and Associated Factors among Primary School Children at Kawiley Village North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pediculosis capitis among school-age students worldwide as an emerging public health concern: a systematic review and meta-analysis of past five decades.

Pediculosis by Pediculus humanus capitis is still an important health issue in school-age students worldwide. Although pediculicidal agents effectively kill head lice, the re-infestation rate is still high. This study was conducted to provide a summary of evidence about the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among school-age students worldwide. Different databases including MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for publications related to pediculosis capitis in school-age students from 1977 to 2020. All peer-reviewed original research articles describing pediculosis capitis among school-age students were included. Statistical heterogeneity of the different years among studies was assessed using the standard chi squared and I2 tests. Due to the significant heterogeneity, a random effect model was adopted to estimate the pooled, continent, and gender-specific prevalence of pediculosis. Two hundred and one papers met the inclusion criteria of this review and entered into the meta-analysis including 1,218,351 individuals. Through a random effect model, the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among school students was estimated as 19% (CI 95% = 0.18-0.20%, I2 = 99.89%). The prevalence of pediculosis capitis among boys was 7% (CI 95% = 0.05-0.10) compared to 19% (CI 95% = 0.15-0.24) in girls. The highest prevalence was in Central and South America (33%, CI 95% = 0.22-0.44, I2 = 99.81%) and the lowest was in Europe (5%, CI 95% = 4-6, I2 = 99.28%). Relatively high pediculosis capitis prevalence among school-age students observed in this study emphasizes the need for implementing screening and prophylaxis tailored to the local context.

Prevalence and Predictors of Pediculosis Capitis among Female Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis has been a worldwide concern among the vulnerable population of primary school children due to the physical, economical and psychological consequences that it brings to both the children and their caretakers. It is observed that there were only limited studies conducted in Malaysia and no previous study was done in Kuantan despite the health concern that it bears. Since both local and worldwide studies show that Pediculosis capitis is more prevalent among female as compared to male school children, thus, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among female primary school children in Kuantan. Materials and method: An analytical crosssectional study using cluster random sampling was carried out in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A self-administered validated questionnaire was used to collect the data among female primary school children from standard one to six. Hair and scalp examination was performed to identify presence of Pediculosis capitis infestation. Multivariate logistic regression was used to control for potential confounding and determine the predictors Results: 10 schools participated in the study with total number of 636 female students as respondents. The overall prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among female primary school children was 17.6% (n=112). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that Indian (OR=5.634, 95% CI= 3.157-10.055), history of contact with infested person (OR=2.822, 95% CI=1.6193.691) and those who had number of family members more than four (OR=0.065, 95% CI=0.008-0.550) were predictors for Pediculosis capitis Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among female primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic (17.6%) and predictors are Indian, history of contact with infested person and having family members of more than 4. Hence, there is a need for health intervention to reduce the burden of Pediculosis capitis infestation.

Prevalence of Pediculosis and Its Predictors among Urban Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is always known as the problem of the lower socio-economic class and rural communities. It carries significant consequences to the school children and caregivers. Limited studies have been conducted among the urban populations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among Urban primary school children in Kuantan. Materials and method: An analytical cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling was carried out in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was issued to the participants with purpose to collect socio-demographic data related to age, gender and factors that associated with head lice infestations among primary school children from standard one to six. It was then followed by hair and scalp examination by a well-trained examiners to check the infestation status. The results were analyzed using the chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 1347 students from 5 schools were included in this study. Majority of them were males (53.6%), Malays (61.0%), household income between RM1000-RM2999 (32.1%). The overall prevalence was 9.1% (n=122). Multivariate analysis showed that predictors for pediculosis capitis were female gender (OR= 6.02, 95% CI= 2.97-12.21), Indian ethnicity (OR= 5.55 , 95% CI=3.26-9.45), sibling of more than 5 (OR= 2.72 , 95% CI=1.04-7.12) and contact with infested person (OR=2.42, 95% CI=1.58-3.71). Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among urban primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic (9.1%) and predictors are female genders, Indian ethnicity, having siblings of more than 5 and contact with infested person. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

Predictors of Pediculosis Capitis among Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide problem which carries significant consequences among the school children and caregivers. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang. Materials and method: An analytical crosssectional study using two-stage cluster random sampling was carried out among 1,365 primary school children in seven schools in Kuantan, Pahang. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was used followed by hair and scalp examination. Results: The median age of the respondents was 8.0 years. Majority of them were males (53.41%), Malays (60.29%), household income between RM1000RM2999 (31.87%) and from urban school location (98.68%). The overall prevalence of Pediculosis capitis was 9.6% (n=131). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that predictors for Pediculosis capitis were female (Odds ratio (OR)=8.571, 95% Confidence interval (CI)=5.024-14.620), Indian (OR=5.560, 95% CI=3.384-9.136), those with siblings more than five (OR=2.644, 95% CI=1.044-6.700), history of contact with infested person (OR=2.445, 95% CI=1.619-3.691) and urban school location (OR=0.030, 95% CI=0.284-0.091). Conclusion: Pediculosis capitis is a common public health problem affecting primary schoolchildren in Kuantan, Pahang and those levels are of epidemic importance. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

Is there any Need for Health Intervention on Pediculosis Capitis in Public Primary Schools in Kuantan, Pahang?

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is a global problem which poses significant consequences among school children and caregivers alike. Previous studies showed an association between pediculosis capitis and sociodemographic factors such as school location, age, gender, ethnicity, parental education, monthly household income, number of siblings and number of family members. Primary schools in Malaysia consist of National School and National-type school (Chinese) and (Tamil), all of which have different sociodemographic backgrounds. Thus, this study aims to investigate and compare the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among children of different types of primary school in Kuantan to properly plan for future intervention. Materials and method: An analytical crosssectional study using stratified random sampling was carried out. The schools were stratified according to their types. Number of respondents from each school was determined by proportionate-to-size. Respondents from standard one to six were given self-administered validated questionnaire. Then, their hair and scalp were examined for the evidence of pediculosis capitis. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: There were 1,365 respondents involved in this study; consisting of students from National Schools (n=791), Chinese Schools (n=424) and Tamil Schools (n=150). The overall median age was 8.0 years. Majority of them were males (53.41%), of Malays ethnicity (60.29%), with household income between RM1000-RM2999 (31.87%) and from urban school location (98.68%). The overall prevalence of pediculosis capitis was 9.6% (n=131). The prevalence of pediculosis capitis among the selected schools was found to be the highest in National-type school (Tamil) at 33.33% (n=50), followed by National School at 7.33% (n=58) and National-type school (Chinese) at 5.42% (n=23). Conclusion: Pediculosis capitis showed an endemicity in all types of primary schools. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

Factors Associated with Pediculosis Capitis among Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is a worldwide problem which carries significant consequences among the school children and caregivers. Despite causing significant health problem which needs to be intervened, only few studies were conducted in Malaysia and there is no previous study conducted in Pahang. Thus, this study aims to investigate the determinants of prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Materials and method: An analytical cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling of primary schools was carried out in Kuantan. Selfadministered validated questionnaire was used followed by hair and scalp examination. Multivariate logistics was done to determine the predictors and to control for confounding effect. Results: The overall median age of the 1,365 respondents was 8.0 years. Majority of them were males (53.41%), Malays (60.29%), household income between RM1000-RM2999 (31.87%) and from urban school location (98.68%). The overall prevalence of Pediculosis capitis was 9.6% (n=131). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female (Odds ratio (OR)=8.571, 95% Confidence interval (CI)=5.024-14.620), Indian (OR = 5.560, 95% CI=3.3849.136), those who had number of siblings more than five (OR = 2.644, 95% CI=1.0446.700), history of contact with infested person (OR=2.445, 95% CI=1.619-3.691) and urban school location (OR=0.030, 95% CI=0.284-0.091) were predictors for Pediculosis capitis. Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic(9.6%) and predictors are female, Indian, having siblings of more than 5 and contact with infested person. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN PEDIKULOSIS KAPITIS PADA SANTRI PUTRI PONDOK PESANTREN DI BANTUL YOGYAKARTA

Background: Health problem is a very complex problem and one of these is skin disease’s problem. Pediculosis capitis is one of the high cases of skin disease where its prevalence of children at school age. This disorder does not attract the attention of many clinical, but it can cause significant morbidity. Many factors that cause prevalence of Pediculosis capitis are density residential, social, economic, personal hygiene, behavior, personal characteristics, knowledge, and others. It is said from the information of board of Fadlun Minalloh Boarding School that in this boarding school is discovered more than 70% of students suffer from Pediculosis capitis. Objective: to determine the factors that related with the occurrence Pediculosis capitis in that boarding school.Method: This study is an observational analytic research by using cross sectional design, technique sampling used inclusion criteria. The samples are 33 respondents. The instrument used questionnaires and checklist. It uses univariate analyzing in data analysis technique and bivariate analysis with Fisher statistical test to determine the value of p, CI, and the Prevalence Ratio.Results: The results of this research shows that from 33 respondents are obtained 31 respondents (93.9%) suffered from Pediculosis capitis, while those who do not suffer from Pediculosis capitisare 2 respondents (6.1%). Bivariate analysis for personal hygiene with the incidence Pediculosis capitis p value = 0.419 and RP = 0,1,45 (95% CI: 0.650 to 3.236), for using of goods alternately with events Pediculosis capitis no correlation between the using of goods alternately with events Pediculosis capitis value of p = 0.419 and RP = 0,1,45 (95% CI: 0.650 to 3.236, and for knowledge with the occurrence of Pediculosis capitis p = 1.0 and RP = 1.074 (95% CI: 0.973 to 1.186). Conclusion: there is no significant correlation between personal hygiene, using of alternate goods, and knowledge with Pediculosis capitis of female students in boarding school Fadlun Minalloh Bantul, Yogyakarta.

EFFECTIVENESS OF WET COMBING COMPARED WITH 1% PERMETHRIN LOTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS

Objective: Pediculus humanus capitis is an ectoparasite that sucks blood from the patient’s scalp. Gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane is an effective treatment but its use has been discontinued because of its neurotoxicity. Although the replacement pediculicide is permethrin, this is not affordable for everyone, and thus the recommended treatment is wet combing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of permethrin compared with wet combing for eliminating pediculosis.
 Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in a boarding school in Bogor District; the data were collected in July–August, 2018. Subjects were regarded as infested if lice were found during examination. Infested subjects were divided into two groups. In the permethrin group, the hair was wetted with permethrin lotion and left for 10 min. Afterwards, a fine-toothed comb was used to remove lice, and then the subjects were instructed to wash their hair with shampoo. On day 14, each subject’s head was reexamined to determine the cure rate. The wet-combing group was treated similarly but using conditioner instead of permethrin.
 Results: Of 121 subjects, 88.4% were infested with head lice. The cure rate after one week of treatment was 66% in the permethrin group and 63% in the wet-combing group. After a two-week course of treatment, the cure rate increased to 94% in permethrin group and 89% in the wet-combing group. There was no significant difference in cure rate between permethrin and wet combing after a one-(P = 0.740) or two-week (P = 0.507) course of treatment.
 Conclusion: The prevalence of pediculosis capitis in a boarding school in Bogor District was 88.4%. Wet combing treatment was as effective as permethrin for treating pediculosis capitis.

HUBUNGAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DENGAN KEJADIAN PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI KLOPOSAWIT, TURI,SLEMAN, YOGYAKARTA

ABSTRACTBackground: The prevalence and incidence of Pediculosis capitis in children is quite high in many countries of the world. Pediculosis capitis usually affects children aged 5 - 13 years. In Yogyakarta in 2011 the prevalence of pediculosis capitis infestation rate was 19.6% for elementary school students in rural areas and 12.3% in elementary school students in urbanareas. The incidence is far below the real number because of the number of patients who treat themselves and do not report to the health workers. Prevalence is definitely not known, this is because Pediculosis capitis is not a disease that must be reported while people consider it just a nuisance is not reported. Pediculosis capitis needs attention because it often attacks children. Objective: To see the relationship between Personal hygiene and Pediculosis capitis incidents, to know the incidence of Pediculosis capitis and to know personal hygiene School Children In Kloposawit, Turi, Sleman, Yogyakarta Method: The study used cross sectional design with population of all students of grade 1 to class VI. The sample was 43 respondents. The data were collected by giving questionnaires to the research respondents. Data processing using Chi Square test with 95% confidence level and α = 0,05. Result: Based on bivariate analysis, there is no correlation between personal hygiene with incidence of Pediculosis capitis School Children in Kloposawit, Turi, Sleman (P = 0,331), incidence Pediculosis capitis School Childre in Kloposawit 32,6% positive respondents Pediculosis capitis and 67,4% % of respondents negative pediculosis capitis. Personal hygienerespondents 53,5% good and 46,5% personal hygiene less. Conclusion: There is no relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of Pediculosis capitis. Most of the respondents (67.4%) negative pediculosis capitis and respondents have good personal hygiene.

Survey the Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis and its Associated Risk Factors among Girls’ Schools Students in Garmsar City, Semnan Province (Iran)

Survey the Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis and its Associated Risk Factors among Girls’ Schools Students in Garmsar City, Semnan Province (Iran)

The prevalence of pediculosis capitis in Makkah city Saudi Arabia

The prevalence of pediculosis capitis in Makkah city Saudi Arabia

PERILAKU YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS PADA SISWI MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH HIFZIL QUR’AN MEDAN

Pediculosis Capitis is an infestation Pediculus humanus var. capitis or commonly known ashead lice on human hair and scalp. The disease had become endemic around the world, bothin developed and developing countries, with most of infestation occurring in school-agechildren. The study aims to know the relationship between behavior with incidence ofPediculosis Capitis on Madrasah Tsanwiyah Hifzil Qur’an Medan students. Type of studyused is analytic study with cross sectional design. Samples amounted to 71 respondents.Sample were drawn by simple random sampling method. Data obtained by way of fillingquestionnaire and hair examination directly. Data then analyzed with chi-square test. Theresult showed that from 71 respondents, 57 respondents (80,3%) had Pediculosis Capitis.The result also showed that there are no relationship between knowledge and attitude withincidence of Pediculosis Capitis (p-value = 0,757 and 0,309). There are relationship betweenaction with incidence of Pediculosis Capitis with p-value = 0,005. The high prevalence ofPediculosis Capitis in these Madrasah Tsanwiyah Hifzil Qur’an Medan students needs to getmore serious treatment. Recomended for students to pay more attention to the things that canhelp spread the Pediculosis Capitis.