There was a weak negative correlation between parents' knowledge and the prevalence of active pediculosis in the school.
2
Almost all parents wanted the responsibility for treating pediculosis and more than three-quarters saw it as a health concern.
3
Although parents wanted responsibility for the management of pediculosis, deficiencies in their knowledge indicate they may be inadequately equipped to do so.
4
If the physical examination has for its only result the entering of words upon record cards, then pediculosis and tuberculosis are of precisely equal importance.
5
In Vic there was a positive correlation (r = 0.39) between missing school in the previous 12 months and prevalence of pediculosis in the school.