Prevalence of head louse infestation among primary schoolchildren in the Republic of Korea: nationwide observation of trends in 2011-2019

Ryoo, Seungwan; Hong, Sooji; Chang, Taehee; Shin, Hyejoo; Park, Jae Young; Lee, Jeonggyu; Nah, Eun‐Hee; Lee, Eun Hee; Jung, Bong-Kwang; Chai, Jong Yil

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“…The prevalence of lice infection among schoolchildren in our study is lower compared with other communities among age‐school children, especially female students. 20 , 28 , 29 This health problem may be caused by social stigma, leading to a lack of reporting and treatment, especially in adolescent girls. Therefore, head lice infection can continue to be a source of infestation for other children.…”

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Head lice infestation and the role of some cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study in Northwest Iran

Babazadeh,

Chollou,

Abedi‐Nerbin

et al. 2023

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsHead lice is a public health problem of worldwide distribution, particularly among school children and girls. Head lice infestation (HLI) can lead to negative social and psychological outcomes such as distress and anxiety in children and their families. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the role of cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls.MethodsThe cross‐sectional study was conducted among 276 school‐aged adolescent girls from September 2022 to January 2023 in Herris, a city located in Northwest Iran. A multistage cluster random sample was used to recruit adolescent girls in secondary schools. Two schools were randomly selected from five secondary schools. Then, students in each school were randomly selected from a school list. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire.ResultsThe high protective behaviors were significantly associated with the number of family members (ß = 0.158; p value = 0.012). An additional 21.8% of the variation in preventive behaviors was explained by cognitive factors as predictor variables (p value > 0.05). Perceived collective family efficacy, perceived barriers, perceived self‐efficacy, and response efficacy were predictors of head lice preventive behaviors, respectively. Among all variables, perceived collective family efficacy was the strongest predictor.ConclusionsThe findings of current research support the determinants of the cognitive‐behavioral factors in the spread and prevention of HLI. It is better to involve these factors in school‐based educational programs by policymakers and healthcare providers.

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Head lice infestation and the role of some cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study in Northwest Iran

Babazadeh,

Chollou,

Abedi‐Nerbin

et al. 2023

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Epidemiology of pediculosis in the school-going children of district Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Naz,

Rebecca,

Khan

et al. 2023

Int J Trop Insect Sci

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Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis

Delie,

Melese,

Limenh

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Introduction Head lice infestation remains a persistent public health concern among primary school children in resource-limited settings, affecting their well-being and academic performance. Despite previous studies, there is no consistent evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with head lice infestation. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors related to head lice infestation among primary school children in low and middle-income countries. Methods This review was conducted by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines. Relevant electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Science Direct, AJOL, and Google Scholar, were used to retrieve articles. The study included only published articles written in English languages between December 01, 2014 to January 31, 2024 for studies reporting the prevalence of head lice infestation or associated factors among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries. This review has been registered on PROSPERO with Prospero registration number CRD42024506959. The heterogeneity of the data was evaluated using the I 2 statistic. A meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17 software, with a 95% confidence interval. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and statistical tests, such as Egger’s and Beggs’s tests, to identify publication biases in the included studies. Meta-regression was also carried out to assess the source of publication of publication bias. Results The review included 39 studies involving 105,383 primary school children. The pooled prevalence of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries was 19.96% (95% CI; 13.97, 25.95). This review also found out that being a girl was 3.71 times (AOR = 3.71; 95% CI: 1.22–11.26) more likely to have head lice infestation as compared to boys, while children with a previous history of infestation were 4.51 times (AOR = 4.51; 95% CI: 2.31–8.83) more likely to have head lice infestation as compared to their counterparts. Conclusion The overall prevalence of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries was found to be high. Female gender, children who had a previous history of infestation, and family size were significant predictors of head lice infestation. As a result, policymakers and program administrators should focus on the identified determinants.

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Prevalence of head louse infestation among primary schoolchildren in the Republic of Korea: nationwide observation of trends in 2011-2019

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Head lice infestation and the role of some cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study in Northwest Iran

Head lice infestation and the role of some cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study in Northwest Iran

Epidemiology of pediculosis in the school-going children of district Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis

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