Prevalence of giardia lamblia infection in Amman, Jordan

To determine the prevalence rate of giardiasis among adults and children, males and females of various socio-economic levels in the city of Amman, Jordan.Patients and All individuals [510] visiting Primary Health Care Centers [PHCCs], were recruited in the study. For each, stool samples were examined microscopically by the formalin ethyl acetate concentration method, and to study contributing factors, structured questionnaire was filled out. The overall prevalence was 29.6%. For children, adults, females, males was 78%, 19.3%, 57.3%, 22.6% respectively. Socio-economic status was not a significant factor in the prevalence of giardiasis, while age and sex were significant factors. Water, personal hygiene and sanitation are contributing factors in the spread of giardiasis. This study could be of value for health care workers, sanitary engineers and health policy strategies

Prevalence of skin disorders among male schoolchildren in Amman, Jordan

The prevalence of skin disorders and their relation to age and nationality in Amman, Jordan were determined. Eight schools were selected using a simple random technique and a total of 2788 male schoolchildren were examined. The overall prevalence of skin disorders was 19.23%, with leukonychia [36.66%], naevi [12.88%] and head lice [11.01%] being the most common. Head lice were found more frequently among the Jordanian [11.6%] than non-Jordanian [8.3%] schoolchildren. School health departments must be encouraged to control associated health problems