Pediculosis among the children of different social status in Dhaka

Authors

  • Mt Tahmina Karim Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000
  • Sharmin Musa Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000
  • Hamida Khanum Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v40i2.14310

Keywords:

Pediculosis, prevalence, children, socioeconomic status

Abstract

The prevalence of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation was studied among the children (1 to 7 years) in the area of Mirpur Bihari Camp, Mirpur-11, Dhaka. A total of 300 children was examined from February 2011 to January 2012 and 59.67% prevalence of head lice infestation was observed. The prevalence of pediculosis was significantly higher (p<0.05) in seven years aged children and the prevalence was significantly (p<0.05) higher in girls (72.62%) than boys (43.18%). School going children had higher (p<0.05) prevalence compared to preschool group. According to socioeconomic status, head lice infestation occurred almost equally in all social classes.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v40i2.14310

Bangladesh J. Zool. 40(2): 175-181, 2012

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Published

2013-03-29

How to Cite

Karim, M. T., Musa, S., & Khanum, H. (2013). Pediculosis among the children of different social status in Dhaka. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 40(2), 175–181. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v40i2.14310

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Vol. 40 No. 2 (2012)

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