Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Eradication rate | |||||
RCT |
216 primary school-aged children |
Louse free
at day 1
42/97 (43%) with isopropyl myristate 55/101 (55%) with malathion |
Unadjusted P value = 0.116 Adjusted P value = 0.143 See Further information on studies |
Not significant | |
RCT |
216 primary school-aged children |
Louse free
at day 21
55/102 (54%) with isopropyl myristate 42/104 (40%) with malathion |
Unadjusted P value = 0.052 Adjusted P value = 0.024 See Further information on studies |
Effect size not calculated | isopropyl myristate |