Evaluation of a health education program for head lice infestation in female primary school students in Chabahar City, Iran.

Background: An important health problem in students is pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) which causes physical, mental, and social complications. Social stigma induces feeling of shame, anger, and embarrassment for families and may prevent people from coming forward.

Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental (case - control) study which was done during periods of 2008 - 2009.