Descriptive research reports a 22.4% prevalence of scabies and 55.4% of pediculosis capitis in female students, highlighting critical risk factors.
Key Points
The study identifies a 22.4% prevalence rate for scabies among students, and a significantly higher 55.4% for pediculosis capitis.
53.4% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of scabies, while an impressive 89.7% were knowledgeable about pediculosis capitis.
Common risk factors for scabies included sharing clothing and beds, whereas communal prayer garments and shared bedding were linked to pediculosis capitis.
Despite good knowledge levels, infections of scabies and pediculosis capitis remain prevalent among this population.