Prevalence of Head Lice at the Primary Schools in Damghan

Background: this survey was done to determine the prevalence of head lice (pediculus capitis) at the girls of primary schools in damghan district.materials and methods: in this descriptive study 2700 students was examined and data of them recorded in questionnaire and analyzed by ?2 test using spss-12.results: totally 97 students (3.6%) were infested with pediculosis. there was a significant correlation between the age, habitat and infection rate (p < 0.05).conclusion: according to the result of this study head lice infestation is the health problems in schools. therefore controlling program must perform to prevention the prevalence of pediculosis.