Epidemiology of Hymenolepis nana Infections in Primary School Children in Urban and Rural Communities in Zimbabwe

1994 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter R. Mason ◽  
Barbara A. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Hymenolepis Nana

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hymenolepis nana among primary school children in Burkina Faso

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Bagayan Mohamed ◽  
Zongo Dramane ◽  
Ou eacute da Adama ◽  
Savadogo Boubacar ◽  
Sorgho Hermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Hymenolepis Nana

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pediculosis and Its Predictors among Urban Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rusyaidi Azali ◽  
Nor Faiza Mohd Tohit ◽  
Razman Mohd Rus
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Head Lice ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is always known as the problem of the lower socio-economic class and rural communities. It carries significant consequences to the school children and caregivers. Limited studies have been conducted among the urban populations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among Urban primary school children in Kuantan. Materials and method: An analytical cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling was carried out in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was issued to the participants with purpose to collect socio-demographic data related to age, gender and factors that associated with head lice infestations among primary school children from standard one to six. It was then followed by hair and scalp examination by a well-trained examiners to check the infestation status. The results were analyzed using the chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 1347 students from 5 schools  were included in this study. Majority of them were males (53.6%), Malays (61.0%), household income between RM1000-RM2999 (32.1%). The overall prevalence was 9.1% (n=122). Multivariate analysis showed that predictors for pediculosis capitis were female gender (OR= 6.02, 95% CI= 2.97-12.21), Indian ethnicity (OR= 5.55 , 95% CI=3.26-9.45), sibling of more than 5 (OR= 2.72 , 95% CI=1.04-7.12) and contact with infested person (OR=2.42, 95% CI=1.58-3.71). Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among urban primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic (9.1%) and predictors are female genders, Indian ethnicity, having siblings of more than 5 and contact with infested person. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

scholarly journals Bacteriuria and urinary schistosomiasis in primary school children in rural communities in Enugu State, Nigeria, 2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okechukwu Paulinus Ossai ◽  
Raymond Dankoli ◽  
Chimezie Nwodo ◽  
Dahiru Tukur ◽  
Peter Nsubuga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Urinary Schistosomiasis ◽  
Enugu State

scholarly journals Gingivitis in Primary School Children of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masuma Pervin Mishu ◽  
Richard Marshal Hubbard ◽  
Sejuty Haque ◽  
M Abu Sayeed ◽  
Syed Touseef Imam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Students

Though early diagnosis and intervention of gingivitis in school children can eliminate progression to frank periodontal diseases, no such measures in Bangladesh are in place to detect gingivitis at an early stage in school children. This survey was conducted in 2007 in the primary schools of rural, suburban and urban areas of Bangladesh to evaluate oral hygiene with special emphasis on gingivitis prevalent among 6-13 years school children. The clinical examination of the gingiva was carried out using a mouth mirror and a periodontal probe. A total of 1,820 primary school students (m/f = 946/ 873) took part in the investigation. The crude prevalence of gingivitis, AS* and plaque were 17.5%, 9.2% and 56.0% respectively. The prevalence of gingivitis was significantly higher in males than females (20.3 vs. 14.3%, p<0.001), lower than upper social class (21.1 vs. 12.6%, p<0.001) and in rural than urban plus suburban children (22.5 vs. 15.1%, p<0.001). Likewise, the prevalence of AS and plaque were significantly higher in males, lower social class and rural children. Significantly lower prevalence of gingivitis, AS and plaque was found among those who used tooth brush and tooth paste than those who did not (15.4% vs 22.4%, p<0.001). The study concludes that the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is high in Bangladeshi children. The male children of low social class of rural communities are the most vulnerable group. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2009; 3(2): 71-74 Key Words: Gingivitis, primary school children, oral health education. DOI: 10.3329/imcj.v3i2.4221

The prevalence of allergic diseases in primary school children in Edirne, Turkey

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. TOROS SELCUK ◽  
T. CAG-LAR ◽  
T. ENUNLU ◽  
T. TOPAL
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Primary School Children

Pitch discrimination among primary school children.

1967 ◽  
Vol 58 (6, Pt.1) ◽  
pp. 315-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orpha K. Duell ◽  
Richard C. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Pitch Discrimination
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