The Epidemiology of Pediculus Is Humanus Capitis Infestation and Effective Factors in Elementary Schools of Qom Province Girls 2010, Qom, Iran
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Saghafipour A; Akbari A; Norouzi M; Khajat P
- Source
- Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, Vol 6, Iss 3, Pp 46-51 (2012)
- Subject
- Prevalence
Pediculus
Epidemiology
Logistic Models.
Medicine (General)
R5-920
- Language
- Persian
- ISSN
- 1735-7799
2008-1375
Background and Objectives: Nowadays pediculusis (Head-louse infestation) is one of the dermal infections with a Global distribution, and is prevalent worldwide. Head-louse infestation is highly common in collective centers such as schools, garrisons and champuses; in schools, specially in feminine elementary schools which is dramatically high. The current study has been conducted to determine the prevalence of Head-louse and to assess the epidemiologic features of the disease. Methods: This descriptive cross–sectional study was done over 1725 feminine elementary students from 75 schools in rural counties and total urban districts of Qom province by a multi stage random sampling. Data collection was done by questionnaires and physical exams of the hair. Analysis was done by Chi-square and Multivariate logistic regression model test. (Significant level with p