Prevalence of Head Lice in Two Socio-economically Different Schools in the Center of Izmir City, Turkey
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2014
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Amaç: Pediculus humanus capitis kaynaklı enfestasyonlar dünya çapında yaygın olan ciddi bir halk sağlığı sorundur. Bu çalışmanın amacı İzmir de farklı sosyo-ekonomik düzeyde olan iki okulda, öğrencilerin baş biti enfestasyon oranlarını belirlemektir.Yöntemler: 6 ve 11 yaş arası öğrenciler ince dişli bit tarakları kullanılarak baş bitinin (yumurta ve nimf/ergin) bulunması açısından incelenmiştir.Bulgular: Sosyo-ekonomik durumu düşük ve orta düzeyde olan okullardan toplamda 88 ve 127 öğrenci taranmıştır. Düşük seviyedeki okulda baş biti enfestasyon oranı 24 (%27,2) ve orta düzeydeki okulda 5 (%3,96) olduğu gözlenmiştir. Genel olarak kızlar arasındaki enfestasyon oranının, erkeklere oranla 3,14 kat daha fazla olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Baş biti enfestasyonu ilköğretim okulları arasında gözlenen cidi bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Pedikulosis ve kişisel hijyen konusunda bilincin artması okullarda bit enfestasyonunun azaltılmasında etkili olacaktır. Okul yönetiminin aileleri öğrencilerin saçlarını düzenli olarak kontrol etmesi konusunda teşvik etmesi ve okullara "Okul Hemşiresi" sisteminin getirilmesi baş biti kontrolünde etkili olacaktır.
Objective: The well-known and common infestation caused by Pediculus humanus capitis is an important public health and a social issue in many communities in the world. The aim of this study was to compare the head louse infestation rate in two schools having pupils from different socio-economic levels in the city center of Izmir. Methods: The pupils aged between 6 and 11 years, were screened for the presence of eggs and nymph/adult lice using a fine-tooth head louse comb. Results: A total of 88 and 126 pupils from the schools with low and medium socio-economic level were screened and 24 (27.2%) and 5 (3.96%) of them were found to be positive for head lice, respectively. Overall, the infestation rate among girls was 3.14 times higher than in boys. Conclusion: Head louse infestation is a significant public health problem among primary schools. Increasing the knowledge about pediculosis and self-hygiene would be helpful in successfully reducing head louse infestation in the school setting. School authorities must encourage the parents to look for head lice routinely and a "school nurse" system is needed for effective head louse control in the schools.
Objective: The well-known and common infestation caused by Pediculus humanus capitis is an important public health and a social issue in many communities in the world. The aim of this study was to compare the head louse infestation rate in two schools having pupils from different socio-economic levels in the city center of Izmir. Methods: The pupils aged between 6 and 11 years, were screened for the presence of eggs and nymph/adult lice using a fine-tooth head louse comb. Results: A total of 88 and 126 pupils from the schools with low and medium socio-economic level were screened and 24 (27.2%) and 5 (3.96%) of them were found to be positive for head lice, respectively. Overall, the infestation rate among girls was 3.14 times higher than in boys. Conclusion: Head louse infestation is a significant public health problem among primary schools. Increasing the knowledge about pediculosis and self-hygiene would be helpful in successfully reducing head louse infestation in the school setting. School authorities must encourage the parents to look for head lice routinely and a "school nurse" system is needed for effective head louse control in the schools.
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Parazitoloji, Genel ve Dahili Tıp
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Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi
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