Prevalence of Tinea capitis among Primary School Children in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq | ||
| IRAQI JOURNALOF COMMUNITY MEDICINE | ||
| Article 1, Volume 24, Issue 1, March 2011, Pages 9-11 | ||
| Author | ||
| Khalid A. Khlifa | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Tinea capitis is most common of all cutaneous mycoses in children in developed and undeveloped regions Objectives: to describe the prevalence of Tinea capitis among primary school children in Baghdad governorate in relation to certain socio-demographic characteristics Methods: A total of 2160 school children were randomly selected from 30 primary schools in both urban and rural areas of Baghdad. Data collection was extended from 10th of Feb. to the 26th of April, 2004. A self administered questionnaire form was distributed to each selected student to be filled by his parents. Wood’s light was used confirm the diagnosis of Tinea capitis. Results: The prevalence of Tinea capitis 0.1%. Cases of Tinea capitis were diagnosed among male children only, living in rural areas, among children living in crowded conditions. Their families with low educational level of fathers and mothers Conclusion: prevalence rate reflect the improvement in hygienic and socio- economic status in Baghdad, Iraq. Keywords: Tinea capitis, Hygiene, Baghdad, school | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Tinea capitis; Hygiene; Baghdad; school | ||
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