Prevalence of pediculosis capitis in children from a rural school in Yucatan, Mexico
Keywords:
Pediculosis capitis, Head lice, Schoolchildren, Yucatan, MexicoAbstract
We conducted an analytical cross-sectional survey to estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with active head lice infestation. In total 140 children, aged 6 to 16-years, from a public school in rural Yucatan, Mexico, were examined by wet-combing. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on individuals and the conditions in the surrounding environment. Head lice infestation was found in 19 out of the 140 children tested (13.6%) and this was associated with both lower income (OR 9.9, 95% CI 2.15-45.79, p = 0.003) and a higher frequency of hair washing (OR 8, 95% CI 1.58-50, p = 0.012). Intersectoral control programs that take into account the socioeconomic differences of children should be implemented.Downloads
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2011-12-01
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Epidemiology
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Manrique-Saide, P., Pavía-Ruz, N., Rodríguez-Buenfil, J. C., Herrera Herrera, R., Gómez-Ruiz, P., & Pilger, D. (2011). Prevalence of pediculosis capitis in children from a rural school in Yucatan, Mexico . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 53(6), 325-327. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/31430