Prevalence of Pediculosis Capitis in Indonesia
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چکیده
Head lice infestation is still a health problem in Indonesia. Currently, there has been lot of research on the incidence pediculosis capitis. However, are few articles that systematically review head infestation. The purpose writing this article to examine cases capitis several regions Indonesia order obtain systematic and comprehensive prevalence data. A literature search was carried out October 2021 through Google Scholar obtained 13 relevant articles. Based above review, it can be concluded highest Islamic boarding schools, attacking elementary school-aged children, with range 29.3%-88.9% occur throughout This condition caused by lack personal hygiene, so continue source for children around it.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Insights in Public Health Journal
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2722-6603']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20884/1.iphj.2022.3.1.4936