The Survey of Affecting Factors on Head Lice Infestation Treatment Success. Qom.2015
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Abstract:
Background And Objectives
The prevalence of head lice infestation rate has been increased among different communities in recent years. In many cases, the treatment of this health problem has not been successful in the short time. This study aimed to determine the factors influencing successful treatment of head lice in Qom province during 2015.
Materials And Methods
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on all patients with head lice infestation who referred to the Qom city Health Center during 2015. In this study, after case finding, patients with head lice were treated with Permethrin 1% shampoo, twice a week. After completing a course of treatment, the treatment was checked and then success questionnaires were completed for them. Then After data collection by a structured questionnaire, statistical analysis was conducted using Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test in SPSS software (V.16).
Results
Out of 38237 suspected cases with head lice infestation, 11223 (29.35%) of cases were infested with head lice. 43% of cases were treated after a course of treatment. Regarding affecting factors such as the principles and standards in using of permethrin shampoo based on its manufacturer (98.95%), Treat all affected household members simultaneously (96.81%) and applying a mixture of 50% water and white vinegar for 30 minutes and then wash off and to comb through the infested hair daily (91.98%) and Applying it along with a carrier oil such as olive oil, bitter almond on infested hair (80.69%) were affecting factors to treat head lice with permethrin shampoo.
Conclusion
Head lice treatment success depends on several principles and factors only by following these principles and standards tips, including the use of permethrin shampoo with methods that approved by Ministry of Health, infested people will heal. In this context, health education should be given to the people and their families, by Diseases Control Center of Ministry of Health and health care workers.
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Persian
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Iranian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume:22 Issue: 76, 2017
Page:
35
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