Risk Factors Associated with Head Louse Infestation in Korea
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 95-98, 2011.
Artigo
em Inglês
| 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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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Infestações por Piolhos
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Pediculus
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Fatores Socioeconômicos
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Família
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Escolaridade
/
República da Coreia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Animais
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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