• Gifta Praba veda selvi.D
• Darsus Deva Cynthia

Abstract Background: Pediculosis is the major parasitic infection that affects the Narikuravars community of people from Tamil Nadu, India. The neem tree is native to India and its antiseptic properties are now widely recognized including its unique effect upon the skin. Objective: - To assess, determine and associate the outcome of neem oil on pediculosis among Narikuravars. .Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach with quasi experimental research design was adopted in this study. The study was conducted in Salamanatham village which is 18 kms from Vellore city having the total population of 2,522 people out of 316 belong to narikuravars people with pediculosis at the age group 15-60 years and the Accessible population of the study comprises of 60 narikuravars people with pediculosis within the age group of 15-60 years who are residing in salamanatham Vellore. Non-Probability purposive sampling technique was used to assess the outcome of neem oil on pediculosis among narikuravars. Level of pediculosis was measured by observational checklist devised by the investigator. Results: In the experimental group in the post test almost all 30(100%) had mild level of pediculosis where as in control group in the post test 19(63.33%) had mild level of pediculosis 11(36.67%) had moderate level of pediculosis and none of them had severe level of pediculosis Regarding pretest the mean score was 7.33 with S.D 1.18 and in the post test the mean score was 2.77 with S.D 0.68. The calculated’ value of t = 19.998 was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 level. This clearly shows that after the intervention given to the narikuravars, the level of pediculosis was considerably decreased in the post test. Conclusion: The study concluded that the application of neem oil has reduced the level of pediculosis among narikuravars. Therefore it can be used as a safe and effective way to reduce the level of pediculosis..

Neem Oil, Pediculosis, Narikuravars

"A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Outcome of Neem Oil on Pediculosis among Narikuravars at Selected Settings ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.a181-a188, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205023.pdf

"A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Outcome of Neem Oil on Pediculosis among Narikuravars at Selected Settings ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppa181-a188, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205023.pdf