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Abstract
Pediculosis capitis infestation, commonly known as head lice, is the manifestation of the obligate ectoparasite. Pediculus humanus capitis, only affects the human scalp. It is an extremely contagious condition and most common among young children aged 3 to 12 years. It is a worldwide community health problem that affects children in both developed and developing countries. (Motovali-Emami et al., 2008).
These studies aimed to study prevalence and distributions of pediculosis humanus capitis among school children and to study factors affecting the prevalence.
Family health unit in Millij village were chosen for study setting. They were 350 students attending family health unit in millij village (where the study can be conducted).
The sample size was 350 calculated depending on the prevalence of pediculosis among school students which was 35.8 %.
The calculated sample was 350 which increased to 355 students to avoid DROP out or non-response.
A detailed questionnaire was completed by the children researched with help of nurses and date on the following variables were recorded: sex, age, place of residence, family size, mother’s employment, family income, bathing facilities, frequency of hair washing, sharing of articles in contact with hair.
Every child was subjected to physical examination, weight, height, body built, body mass index, signs of anemia, pallor, and parasitic infestation then hair was examined for head cover, head lice as well as for eggs /nuts, by full head examination.
Suitable room was chosen in family health unit to conduct the hair examination.
Laboratory investigations were done include HB%, urine analysis, stool analysis. Children infected with pediculosis were significantly more among females who those having more brothers and sisters and of low social class.
As there were significant difference (P<0.05)between group І and group П as regard sociodemographic data except for age which exhibited anon significant difference (p>0.05).
There were statistically significant difference (P<0.05)between group І and group П regard risk factors.
There were non-significant differences (p>0.05)between group І and group П as regard clinical examination except for pallor or anemia which exhibited a significant difference (P<0.05)
There were non-significant differences (P>0.05) between group І and group П as regard laboratory investigations except for pus in urine which exhibited a significant difference (p<0.05)
The prevalence of pediculosis is low, but is more in the areas which are deprived of the access to health facilities. Therefore, there is a need for educational campaigns about danger of infection and regular mass screening at school. Moreover, existence of school
Summarynurses for hygienic controls of students in secondary schools are important measures in the elimination of pediculosis.
There is a need for educational campaigns about danger of infection and regular mass screening at school.