Latar Belakang : Pedikulosis kapitis adalah penyakit kulit kepala akibat infestasi
ektoparasit obligat (tungau atau lice) spesies Pediculus humanus varian capitis.
Prevalensi pedikulosis kapitis terjadi pada populasi padat seperti panti asuhan,
pondok pesantren, atau sekolah berbasis asrama. Penularan bisa melalui kontak
langsung dengan kepala orang yang terinfeksi atau secara tidak langsung melalui
bantal, sisir, kasur, topi serta benda lainnya yang digunakan orang yang terinfeksi.
Faktor terjadinya pedikulosis kapitis salah satunya adalah kondisi higiene personal
yang tidak baik. Higiene personal merupakan cara perawatan diri untuk memeriksa
kebersihan diri.
Tujuan : Mengetahui hubungan higiene personal dengan kejadian pedikulosis
kapitis pada santri putri di pondok pesantren khas kempek kabupaten cirebon.
Metode : Peneliti menggunakan metode cross sectional dengan sampel 130
responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer berupa pemeriksaan fisik status
dermatologis kepala dan kuesioner. Peneliti menganalisa data menggunakan
software komputer.
Hasil : Hasil penelitian ini dari total responden 130 orang didapatkan 48,5%
responden memiliki higiene personal yang baik. Sebanyak 86,9% responden
mengalami kejadian pedikulosis kapitis dan 13,1% tidak mengalami kejadian
pedikulosis. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p = 0,003; OR = 6,095.
Kesimpulan : Terdapat hubungan antara higiene personal dengan kejadian
pedikulosis kapitis pada santri putri di pondok pesantren khas kempek kabupaten
cirebon.
Kata Kunci: Higiene, Pedikulosis Kapitis

Introduction : Pediculosis capitis is scalp disease caused by obligate ectoparasite
(mite or lice) infection of Pediculus humanus varian capitis. Prevalence of
pediculosis capitis occurs in dense population such as orphanages, Islamic
boarding schools, or boarding schools. Transmission can be through direct contact
with the head of an infected person or indirectly through pillows, combs,
mattresses, hats and other objects used by infected people. One of the factors for
the occurrence of pediculosis capitis is poor personal hygiene conditions. Personal
hygiene is a way of self-care to check personal hygiene.
Aim : This study aims to determine the relationship between personal hygiene and
the incidence of pediculosis capitis in female students at a typical Kempek Islamic
Boarding School, Cirebon Regency.
Method : The researcher used a cross sectional method with a sample of 130
respondents. This study used primary data in the form of a physical examination of
the dermatological status of the head and a questionnaire. Researchers analyzed
the data using computer software.
Result : The results of this study out of a total of 130 respondents showed that
48.5% of respondents had good personal hygiene and 51.5% had poor personal
hygiene. A total of 86.9% of respondents experienced the incidence of pediculosis
capitis and 13.1% did not experience the incidence of pediculosis.The results of the
statistical test is p=0,003; OR=6,095.
Conclusion : : Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is
a relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of pediculosis capitis in
female students at the typical Kempek Islamic Boarding School, Cirebon Regency.
Keywords: Hygiene, Pediculosis Capitis.