Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County
Background and aims: Head lice infestation is a global parasitic disease that poses a significant threat to public health and is considered a health priority. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation in girls' p...
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| author | Behroz Davari Yusuf Alizadeh Hassan Nasirian Amir Hossein Zahirnia Arefeh Salehzadeh Younes Mohammadi Bahar Davari |
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| description | Background and aims: Head lice infestation is a global parasitic disease that poses a significant threat to public health and is considered a health priority. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation in girls' primary schools in Kabudarahang County.
Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2022-2023. Information on infested students in girls' elementary schools was recorded following identification. The results were analyzed with the Chi-square test.
Results: In this study, 1,427 students were examined, and 272 were identified as having head lice infections.The prevalence of head lice infestation was found to be 19.1%. Significant associations were observed with factors such as age, educational levels of parents, number of family members, use of personal combs, bathing frequency per week, and previous disease history (p<0.05). In contrast, hair length, and hair condition did not significantly influence the incidence of head lice.
Conclusion: Education of students should be included in the agenda of school health educators. Elevating the literacy levels of both students and parents can significantly improve self-care practices and help prevent head lice infestations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a3c5bd64a5464f968db93a74b7acb90b2025-08-20T02:47:05ZfasIran Air Force Health Administrationفصلنامه ابن سینا1735-95032645-46532024-12-0126497105Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang CountyBehroz Davari0Yusuf Alizadeh1Hassan Nasirian2Amir Hossein Zahirnia3Arefeh Salehzadeh4Younes Mohammadi5Bahar Davari6 Department of Medical Entomology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Department of Medical Entomology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Department of Vector Biology and Control of Diseases, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Department of Medical Entomology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran . Department of Medical Entomology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey Background and aims: Head lice infestation is a global parasitic disease that poses a significant threat to public health and is considered a health priority. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation in girls' primary schools in Kabudarahang County. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2022-2023. Information on infested students in girls' elementary schools was recorded following identification. The results were analyzed with the Chi-square test. Results: In this study, 1,427 students were examined, and 272 were identified as having head lice infections.The prevalence of head lice infestation was found to be 19.1%. Significant associations were observed with factors such as age, educational levels of parents, number of family members, use of personal combs, bathing frequency per week, and previous disease history (p<0.05). In contrast, hair length, and hair condition did not significantly influence the incidence of head lice. Conclusion: Education of students should be included in the agenda of school health educators. Elevating the literacy levels of both students and parents can significantly improve self-care practices and help prevent head lice infestations.http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.pdfhead liceepidemiologic studiesprevalence |
| spellingShingle | Behroz Davari Yusuf Alizadeh Hassan Nasirian Amir Hossein Zahirnia Arefeh Salehzadeh Younes Mohammadi Bahar Davari Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County فصلنامه ابن سینا head lice epidemiologic studies prevalence |
| title | Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County |
| title_full | Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County |
| title_short | Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County |
| title_sort | investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation pediculus capitis in girls primary schools in kabudarahang county |
| topic | head lice epidemiologic studies prevalence |
| url | http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.pdf |
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