Head Lice among Governmental Primary School Students in Southern Jordan: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Conclusion: The overall prevalence of lice infestation was 20.4% and was significantly higher among girls than boys. The prevalence rate was higher among rural residents, those living in shared rooms, families with a monthly income of <200 Jordanian Dinar, illiterate father and mother, those living in families with more than five members, houses with fewer than three rooms, students with longer hair, those with a history of infestation in the previous year, and students who share home articles with other family members. Female gender, low socioeconomic status, a history of contact, inadequate hygiene practices, and sharing articles were the major risk factors.

Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abdullah Mousa Khamaiseh Source Type: research