Risk Factors Associated with Head Louse Infestation in Korea
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 95-98, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-222440
ABSTRACT
Head louse infestation (HLI) is one of the most frequently occurring parasitic diseases in children. This study was conducted to investigate the socioeconomic and personal factors influencing HLI in the Republic of Korea. A total of 2,210 questionnaires about various factors related to HLI were obtained from children in 17 primary schools throughout the country. The rate of HLI was significantly lower in children who lived together with mother or in a family where both parents worked. In addition, HLI was lower in children whose fathers or mothers were public officers or teachers. However, HLI was higher in children who had small families and washed their hair less often. Education levels of parents and the number of children in family were not significant. Improvement of socioeconomic factors and personal hygiene will be helpful for reducing HLI.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Lice Infestations
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Pediculus
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Family
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Educational Status
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Republic of Korea
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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