Prevalence of Pediculosis and its related factors among primary school students in Maneh-va Semelghan district

Pediculosis is one of the common social and health problems among human population that is very prominent among students. Determination of presence and prevalence of Pediculosis could be a good health indicator in each area. Given that the importance of this health problem among students, we aimed to study the prevalence of head lice (Pediculosiscapitis) at primary schools of Mane-va- Semelghan district. In this descriptive analytic study data were gathered using a checklist consists of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, school grade, parents’ occupation and habitual area. Statistical tests as t-student and chi square was used to analyze data. All data analysis was done using SPSS version 16. There was statistical significant relationship between gender, number of family members, habitual area, the related health center, using scarf at home, and the previous history of Pediculosis with the present involvement with Pediculosis. Pediculosis infestation is still an important health problem in most communities. The result of this study showed the relationship between the prevalence of Pediculosis with different factors such as individual, behavioral, socio-cultural, geographical, and availability to health services. Precise policy making and health education could help to prevent this health problem.