Prevalence Of Pityriasis Alba Disease Among Primary Schools Children In Al-Kufa City

Abstract

This is a cross-sectional study was conducted in Al-Kufa city/ Al-najaf Al-Ashraff province todetermine the prevalence of pityriasis alba in the children of primary school.Study aims to determine the prevalence of Pityriasis alba in the children of primary schools.The setting of study: The study was conducted in Al-Kufa city /Al-Najaf Al-Ashraff province.Data collection : During the period from 1/4/2011 to 3142012.The study sample: The total number of primary school submit ةted was 38 and the number of total pupilwere 18356, and founded the number of infected pupil with pityriasis alba was 1935 with percentage(10.54%), number of male was 1067 (55.14%) and number of female was 868(44.86%).Data analysis: The data was analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical analysis thatinclude(Chi-square) , and application of inferential statistical analysis that include (chi-square , P value) .Results: The results of this study showed that the prevalence of pityriasis alba in the male is more than inthe female, the more exposed infected age group was between (6-8 year). The white patches were moreclear in dark color, appearance of patches in the face was more clear than other parts of the body. Thenumber of pupil who suffered from anemia was 232 (12%), and 242 (12.5%) suffered from infected withOxyuris vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytic and other parasites.Conclusion: We conclude in this study that the prevalence of pityriasis alba was acceptable incomparison with other similar studies in many countries, this may reflect some negligence, poor personalhygiene and nutrition in primary schoolchildren, care health provided was inadequate.Recommendation: Based on the above results, this study recommended that the primary health caresector must examine the children in beginning of study. Periodic skin examination is of a high value.Health education for teachers and parents on sound personal hygiene and clean environment arerecommended.