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2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Marijana Neuberg ◽  
Ines Banfić ◽  
Tina Cikač ◽  
Rosana Ribić ◽  
Sanja Zember ◽  
...  

This study aimed to concurrently determine the perceived knowledge, attitudes and perspectives of childcare professionals working in kindergartens towards pediculosis capitis, a common ectoparasitic disease also known as head lice, as well as gain insights into procedures and control measures that are implemented in an outbreak setting. We used a qualitative approach with a problem-centered, semi-structured and three-part interview technique conducted in selected kindergartens of Varaždin and Međimurje counties of the Republic of Croatia. Based on a purposive (deliberate) sampling method, the study included both childcare professionals and on-site health coordinators aged between 21 and 56 years of age. Five main themes were put forth as a result of the conducted thematic analysis: prevention and control measures for managing head lice, information and knowledge, social issues, psychological issues and disease perception. Each of these themes also had specific emerging categories based on participants’ responses. Even though all respondents confirmed that the disease is continuously monitored only a few of them mentioned that a scalp examination was an inherent part of disease surveillance within the kindergarten community. Moreover, we found that information on pediculosis capitis is available to both parents and childcare professionals, but with a questionable uptake. Additionally, the majority of the respondents reported that parents tend to hide the infestation in their children due to shame and/or to avoid social stigma, and thus often fail to inform kindergarten teachers and health coordinators about the problem. In conclusion, our findings have implications for further practice and the introduction of tailored public health measures for the most vulnerable populations, most notably kindergarten children.


Jurnal Medika ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Andi Fatmawati ◽  
Nurhidayat Nurhidayat ◽  
Asma Yuliani

Pediculosis capitis merupakan penyakit infeksi pada kulit kepala manusia yang disebabkan oleh infestasi ektoparasit Pediculus humanus capitis yang dapat menular di kepala tanpa disadari karena kontak erat di lingkungan yang sama seperti asrama pesantren. Di kepala penderita pediculosis ditemukan banyak lesi pada kulit, rambut saling melekat, bintik-bintik hitam atau coklat pada pangkal rambut, radang pada kulit kepala serta eksudat nanah yang berasal dari luka gigitan Pediculus humanus capitis yang meradang. Infeksi sekunder berupa tinea capitis dapat menyerang penderita pediculosis. Infeksi ini disebabkan dermatofita genus Microsforum sp dan Trichophyton sp. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis jamur penyebab tinea capitis pada kulit kepala santriwati pesantren di Makassar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan mengkultur spesimen pada media Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) dan dilanjutkan dengan identifikasi jamur. Hasil penelitian dari 10 sampel menunjukkan bahwa 1 sampel terinfeksi Microsporum audouinii.


2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Sepehri ◽  
Zahra Jafari

Background: Pediculosis capitis or head lice infestation is one of the most critical public health problems, primarily involving primary school children. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Pediculus capitis contamination among primary school students in the villages of Varzaqan city, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, in 2020. Methods: Overall, 400 primary school students aged 7 - 12 were selected through convenience sampling. First, a demographic checklist was filled out for each participant, and then hair examination was carried out individually and privately to detect head lice or eggs/nits. The data analysis was performed using descriptive (frequency and percentage) and analytical methods, including chi-square and t-tests (SPSS, version 16). A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Of 400 students, 41 (10.3%) were infested with P. capitis. The prevalence rate significantly differed between boys (6.2%) and girls (14.8%). There was a significant association between pediculosis and mother’s education, father’s job, family income, history of infestation, number of combs per day, and frequency of hair washing per week. Conclusions: According to the prevalence of head lice in primary school children, we need to increase the awareness and train children, parents, and teachers through further cross-sectoral cooperation between education and health centers. Also, the presence of a hygiene teacher at school to improve the health status of students can significantly reduce the prevalence of pediculosis.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ahmed H. Nouh ◽  
Mahmoud A. Rageh

Pediculosis capitis is a common condition caused by infestation with the human head louse, <i>Pediculus humanus capitis</i>, and primarily affects children in the age-group of 6–12 years. The most prominent symptom is intense scalp itching, yet moving lice or nonmoving nits may be seen on the scalp and hair. Tinea capitis, also known as scalp ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection caused by keratinophilic fungi termed dermatophytes. Tinea capitis is rare in adults, and its symptoms include hair loss, dry scaly areas, redness, and itching. We here report a case of a rare coexistence between pediculosis capitis and tinea capitis in an otherwise healthy adult female, motivating the search for a possible cause of this rare coexistence and alarming dermatologists to be aware of the modified clinical appearance of this coexistence which could be mistaken with other conditions such as cutaneous lupus erythematosus or lichen planopilaris.


Author(s):  
Anusuya Sadhasivamohan ◽  
Karthikeyan Kaliaperumal ◽  
Vijayasankar Palaniappan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Esy Maryanti ◽  
Enny Lestari ◽  
Afrinaldi Aldi ◽  
Fadly Mulia ◽  
Mislindawati Linda

Abstract. Pediculosis capitis is an infectious parasitic disease which is still a healthproblem, especially for people who live together in groups. Pesantren is a placewhere a group of students study and live together. They carry out daily activitiestogether, from sleeping, eating, studying and playing. This student activity is one ofthe risk factor of contracting a parasite infestation. This activity aims to determinethe incidence of pediculosis capitis, conduct health education, namely counselingabout the eradication of the disease and providing treatment to students who areinfested with Pediculus humanus capitis. This activity was carried out at thePesantren/ Islamic boarding School in Kandis District, Siak Regency. The targetaudience was the sanawiah student were 70 students. There were 36(51,4%)students with pediculosis capitis. Students who had been diagnosed were givenpermethrin 1% and serit comb, after given treatment and education to prevent thedisease, it is hoped that the students will be ableto apply the knowledgegained toeradicate the disease.Keywords: boarding school, pediculosis capitis, Pediculus humanus capitis,studentsAbstrak. Pedikulosis kapitis adalah penyakit parasitik menular yang sampaisekarang merupakan masalah kesehatan terutama pada orang yang tinggal bersamasecara berkelompok. Pesantren merupakan tempat sekelompok santri belajar dantinggal bersama. Mereka melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari bersama, mulai dari tidur,makan, belajar, dan bermain. Kegiatan bersama santri ini merupakan salah saturisiko mudahnya tertular infestasi Pediculus humanus capitis. Kegiatan pengabdiankepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kejadian pedikulosis kapitis,melakukan pendidikan kesehatan, yaitu penyuluhan tentang pemberantasan penyakittersebut, dan memberikan pengobatan pada santri yang terinfestasi pedikulosiskapitis. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Pondok Pesantren di Kecamatan Kandis,Kabupaten Siak. Khalayak sasaran adalah santri sanawiah yang berjumlah 70orang. Terdapat 36 (51,4%) santri terkena pedikulosis kapitis. Santri yang sudahdidiagnosis tersebut langsung diberikan permethrin 1% dan sisir serit. Setelahdiberikan pengobatan dan pendidikan pencegahan penyakit tersebut diharapkansantri dapat mempraktikkan pengetahuan yang didapat dalam rangka memberantasinfestasi Pediculus humanus capitis.Kata Kunci: santri, pedikulosis kapitis, Pediculus humanus capitis, pesantren


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Nurma Ika Zuliayanti ◽  
Naily Maslakhah

ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Salah satu penyakit kulit yang paling sering dan angka kejadiannya cukup tinggi di negara berkembang adalah pedikulosis kapitis  atau kutu kepala. Di Pondok Pesantren API  Winong Kemiri, Kabupaten Purworejo pada bulan januari 2019 dari 125 santri yang mengalami Pedikulosis Kapitis sebanyak 100 santri. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui Hubungan kebersihan lingkungan dengan Kejadian Pedikulosis Kapitis di pondok Pesantren API Winong kemiri, Kabupaten Purworejo. Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik, dengan pendekatan case control. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 125 sampel dengan tehnik sampling total sampling. Waktu penelitian pada tanggal 21 januari 2019- 2 maret 2019. Alat pengambilan data menggunakan checklist. Teknik analisa data menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian: Perilaku kebersihan lingkungan yang tidak baik sebanyak 83 santri (66,4%) dan mengalami kejadian pedikulosis kapitis sebanyak 119 santri (95,2 %). Berdasar uji chi-square sebesar p value (0,000) < 12a">  (0,005). Simpulan: Ada hubungan yang signifikan kebersihan lingkungan dengan kejadian pedikulosis kapitis di pondok pesantren API Winong Kemiri, Kabupaten Purworejo. Saran: Memberi informasi pentingnya perilaku kebersihan lingkungan untuk mencegah pedikulosis kapitis.Kata kunci: Kebersihan Lingkungan, Kejadian Pedikulosis kapitisTHE RELATION OF PERSONAL BEHAVIOR HYGIENE WITH PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS INCIDENT AT ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF API WINONG KEMIRI, PURWOREJO CITYABSTRACTResearch Backhground : One of the most common skin diseases and a high incidence rate in developing countries is pediculosis capitis or head lice. In the API Winong Kemiri Islamic Boarding School, Purworejo Regency in January 2019 out of 125 students who experienced Pediculosis Kapitis as many as 100 students. The Purpose Research :To know correlation the personal behavior hygiene with incident of pediculosis capitis at islamic school of API Winong Kemir, Purworejo City. Research Method : This study used an observational analytic method, with a case control approach. The sample of this study was 95 samples with sampling techniques using simple random sampling. Time of research on January 21, 2019-2 March 2019. Data retrieval tools use a checklist. Data analysis techniques using Fisher's extract test. Results : The behavior of personal hygiene washing hairs giene2 x per week was 81 students (81.3%) and experienced pediculosis capitis as many as 93 santri (97.9%). Based on the correlation test fisher's extract test is p value (0.000)< a (0.005). Conclusion : There was no significant correlation between personal hygiene washing hair behavior and the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the API Winong Kemiri boarding school, Purworejo Regency. Suggestion : Provide information on the importance of washing personal hygiene behavior to prevent pedikulosis capitis.Keywords : Personal hygiene behavior, incidence of pediculosis capitis


Author(s):  
Afrooz Boukan ◽  
Leila Mohebi ◽  
Roya Rashti ◽  
Akram Boukan ◽  
Mohammad Ali Oshaghi
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2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 871-878
Author(s):  
M. Farhan Fadhillah ◽  
Chairil Anwar ◽  
Iche Andriyani Liberty

Introduction. Pediculosis capitis is a disease of the scalp caused by infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis with symptoms such as itching and sensation of movement in the hair. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors and incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage.Methods. This research is an analytic observational study using a cross-sectional design with field and laboratory research. The population of this study were all children in the Baturaja orphanage who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as many as 172 children. All children present were taken as subjects. Data obtained by questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of the sample.Results. The results of this study showed the prevalence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was 19.1%. In this study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.000), education (p = 0.000), the use of shared pillows (p = 0.000), the use of shared combs (p = 0.000), the use of shared towels (p = 0.000), knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes and behavior (p = 0.000) with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. Multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was age (p=0.036), while behavior was a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between age, education, use of shared pillows, use of shared combs, use of shared towels, knowledge, attitudes, behavior with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. The most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage is age, while behavior is a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 843-850
Author(s):  
M. Farhan Fadhillah ◽  
Chairil Anwar ◽  
Iche Andriyani Liberty

Introduction. Pediculosis capitis is a disease of the scalp caused by infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis with symptoms such as itching and sensation of movement in the hair. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors and incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage.Methods. This research is an analytic observational study using a cross-sectional design with field and laboratory research. The population of this study were all children in the Baturaja orphanage who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as many as 172 children. All children present were taken as subjects. Data obtained by questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of the sample.Results. The results of this study showed the prevalence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was 19.1%. In this study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.000), education (p = 0.000), the use of shared pillows (p = 0.000), the use of shared combs (p = 0.000), the use of shared towels (p = 0.000), knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes and behavior (p = 0.000) with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. Multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was age (p=0.036), while behavior was a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between age, education, use of shared pillows, use of shared combs, use of shared towels, knowledge, attitudes, behavior with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. The most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage is age, while behavior is a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.


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