NDLI: Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Author	Delie, Amare Mebrat Melese, Mihret Limenh, Liknaw Workie Esubalew, Dereje Worku, Nigus Kassie Fenta, Eneyew Talie Hailu, Mickiale Abie, Alemwork Mehari, Molla Getie Dagnaw, Tenagnework Eseyneh
Abstract	Introduction Head lice infestation remains a persistent public health concern among primary school children in resource-limited settings, affecting their well-being and academic performance. Despite previous studies, there is no consistent evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with head lice infestation. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors related to head lice infestation among primary school children in low and middle-income countries. Methods This review was conducted by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines. Relevant electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Science Direct, AJOL, and Google Scholar, were used to retrieve articles. The study included only published articles written in English languages between December 01, 2014 to January 31, 2024 for studies reporting the prevalence of head lice infestation or associated factors among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries. This review has been registered on PROSPERO with Prospero registration number CRD42024506959. The heterogeneity of the data was evaluated using the I2 statistic. A meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17 software, with a 95% confidence interval. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and statistical tests, such as Egger’s and Beggs’s tests, to identify publication biases in the included studies. Meta-regression was also carried out to assess the source of publication of publication bias. Results The review included 39 studies involving 105,383 primary school children. The pooled prevalence of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries was 19.96% (95% CI; 13.97, 25.95). This review also found out that being a girl was 3.71 times (AOR = 3.71; 95% CI: 1.22–11.26) more likely to have head lice infestation as compared to boys, while children with a previous history of infestation were 4.51 times (AOR = 4.51; 95% CI: 2.31–8.83) more likely to have head lice infestation as compared to their counterparts. Conclusion The overall prevalence of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries was found to be high. Female gender, children who had a previous history of infestation, and family size were significant predictors of head lice infestation. As a result, policymakers and program administrators should focus on the identified determinants.
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-024-19712-2
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-08-12
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Children Head lice Infestation Low and middle-income countries Primary school Systematic review and meta-analysis Medicine/Public Health
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Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.9/2023

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