title: Head louse infection: a health promotion activity.
abstract: Head lice are the most common human ectoparasite. Although an infectious disease, louse infection rarely cause physical problems other than an itchy scalp. Social stigma surrounding infection induces feelings of shame, anger and embarrassment for families. Preventative health education and promotion via screening can effectively reduce the incidences of lice infection. The Mosaic Model of Treatment is recommended as the most up-to-date treatment regime, suitable for use on all children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom. lizz.maynard@virgin.net
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maynard
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010374:Pediculus; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides