Results:
Table (1) showed that the mean age of the studied students were 8.9+1.9. More than half of the sample (52.1%) was girls. Nearly three-forth of them had educated mother and father (74.2% & 75.1%, respectively). It was noticed that the majority of mothers were house wives and almost all of their father were working (80.9% & 97.5%, respectively). .
Table (2) presented that approximately two-thirds of the studied students had head lice and/or nits (60.6% + 5.8%). Also, as for hair length, about one-third (31%) had medium hair, and 43.4% had long hair.
Table (3): illustrated that more than three-quarters of the students correctly answered that head lice can jump, the home must be thoroughly cleaned if head lice are found, lice infest only dirty hair, and lice affect sleeping. More than half of the students answered incorrectly to the statement that some available pediculicides kill all lice eggs; head lice are common among adults.
Table (4) illustrated that more than half of the students reported sharing hair combs or brush, sharing towels, and sleeping on the same bed with their siblings. More than one-quarter of them shared head covers or hats with their friends or siblings.
Table (5): showed that three-quarters of the students reported that they don't visit the school health room in case of head lice infestation. The majority of them reported that the school health nurse didn't check students' hair continuously or reporting the parent if there is head lice infection.