Mohammad Saeed Jadgal
Tropical and communicable diseases research center, Iranshahr university of medical sciences, Iranshahr, IranDepartment of public health, school of nursing, Iranshahr university of medical sciences, Chabahar, Iran
Publications
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Research Article
Predictive and Preventive Factors Related to of Head Lice Infestations among Teenage Girls Student: Application of Health Belief Model
Author(s): Hadi Alizadeh Siuki, Mohammad Saeed Jadgal and Fahimeh, Attarian*
Background: Despite of improving public health, head lice infestations has remained as an important health issue among all society in worldwide. Head lice infestations are common in areas with high population density and associated with low socioeconomic status and health literacy. This study aimed to evaluate the preventive behaviors related to pediculosis based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in teenage girl students. Methods & Material: This cross-sectional survey was performed on 200 teenage girl students that randomly selected from 4 schools in different geographical areas in Torbat Heydaryeh city-Iran. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect the data on socio-demographic characteristics, health belief model constructs and pediculosis-related behaviors. This data was descripted and analyzed by two-sample t-test, Pearson&.. Read More»

