A study of pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Delhi.

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dc.contributor.authorKhokhar, Aen_US
dc.date.accessioned2002-09-25en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-29T06:47:11Z
dc.date.available2002-09-25en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-29T06:47:11Z
dc.date.issued2002-09-25en_US
dc.description.abstractA cross-sectional study was conducted among primary school children of four of the government run schools of Delhi during July-October 2001. Out of a total of 940 study subjects studied 156 (16.59%) were found to be infested with head louse. Significantly higher proportions of girls (20.42%) were found to be infested as compared to boys (13.86%). 65.38% of those infested were aware of the infestation. Those who shared both bedding and comb showed a statistically higher significance as compare to others. Manual removal of head louse and nits was practiced by 69.60% of those aware of the infestation. Majority had knowledge of transmission of head louse by comb/brush, 66.08% had knowledge about control of head louse infestation spread by manual removal 7.34% mentioned other means like kerosene oil and lime powder. Since head louse infestation is a common problem of school going children both parents and teachers along with the students should be taught how to recognize the infestation. Also school health teams should be responsible for treatment and prevention of louse infestation besides carrying our other school health service functions.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi-110002.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKhokhar A. A study of pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Delhi. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2002 Sep; 56(9): 449-52en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/69206
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.indianjmedsci.orgen_US
dc.subject.meshChilden_US
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschoolen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIndia --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshLice Infestations --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshScalp Dermatoses --epidemiologyen_US
dc.titleA study of pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Delhi.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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