Intelligence quotient and its association with parasitic infection and some social factors among primary school children in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

The study was carried out on primary school children in Alexandria. A random sample was selected from the six educational zones of Alexandria. Good-enough" draw a man test" was used to measure the J.Q. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to cover the social factors and the results of the stool examination. The results showed that socio-economic factors including parent's education, occupation and crowding index have an effect on the level of the I.Q. There was a negative correlation between birth order and number of siblings. The mean I.Q. level was higher among pupils free from parasites as compared to those infected