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Pediculosis humanus capitis in 6-7 years old schoolchildren in Valencia, Spain
M. Morales-Suarez-Varela, BE. Álvarez-Fernández, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Llopis-Morales, MA. Valero
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PubMed
37451249
DOI
10.21101/cejph.a7640
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- MeSH
- Child MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Pediculus * MeSH
- Prevalence MeSH
- Family MeSH
- Educational Status MeSH
- Lice Infestations * epidemiology etiology MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Child MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Spain MeSH
OBJECTIVES: Pediculosis humanus capitis is a worldwide public health concern that affects mostly school-aged children. The aim of this study is to determine the rate of pediculosis and to determine possible risk factors in a group of primary school children in Valencia, Spain; 227 children, 6-7 years old, were selected from 7 schools. METHODS: A self-reported questionnaire completed by the parents/guardians about the presence of pediculosis in their children and their knowledge about pediculosis. The results recorded in the questionnaire were analysed by SPSS® software. RESULTS: 30.4% of the children had pediculosis. The results showed significant variation (p < 0.05) in prevalence depending on the following factors: sex, hair length, level of parental education, family size, presence of affected family member in the home, and frequency of hair washing. Less than half of parents/guardians showed an appropriate level of knowledge on pediculosis. Pediculosis remains a health problem in Valencian schoolchildren. The family size and existence of another member with pediculosis were shown to be the main potentiating factors. CONCLUSIONS: Parents are not sufficiently informed about pediculosis and adopt inappropriate practices. There is a need to promote studies with the objective of determining risk factors for pediculosis as well as the need for actions to increase the knowledge of parents and healthcare professionals on this parasitosis to prevent outbreaks in the community, assure correct treatment and maintain effective epidemiological surveillance.
CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health Carlos 3 Health Institute Madrid Spain
CIBER of Infectious Diseases Carlos 3 Health Institute Madrid Spain
Department of Parasitology Faculty of Pharmacy University of Valencia Burjassot Spain
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