Table 2 Comparison of demographic characteristics between experimental and control groups

CL status in students

 Currently suffering from CL

1

2.5

0

0

 Previously infected with cutaneous leishmaniasis

13

32.5

8

20

 No history of CL

26

65

32

80

CL status in the family

 Currently suffering from CL

3

7.5

2

5

 Previously infected with CL

18

45

15

37.5

 No history of CL

19

47.5

23

57.5

Place of residence

 Suburbs

26

65

21

52.5

 Downtown

14

35

19

47.5

Residence place status

 Newly constructed

26

65

29

72.5

 Old

14

35

11

27.5

Educational grade

 Grade 7

10

25

12

30

 Grade 8

12

30

16

40

 Grade 9

18

45

12

30

Fathers' educational level

 Illiterate

4

10

7

17.5

 Primary and secondary school

19

47.5

22

55

 High school diploma

13

32.5

6

15

 Academic

4

10

5

12.5

Mothers' educational level

 Illiterate

4

10

8

20

 Primary and secondary school

19

47.5

22

55

 High school diploma

11

27.5

6

15

 Academic

6

15

4

10