Pediculosis Capitis and Relevant Factors in Secondary School Students of Hamadan, West of Iran.
Background: Pediculosis capitis is a problem in children and has worldwide distribution. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of pediculosis degree and its relevant factors in the secondary schools in Hamadan west of Iran. Methods: The study was carried out in two phases. A c...
| Published in: | Journal of Research in Health Sciences Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 176 - 181 |
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Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, School of Public Health
2013
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