Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasites that live on the scalp and hair of humans by sucking blood from the human scalp. The transmission of head lice can occur from sharing accessories and not maintaining personal hygiene. Islamic boarding schools are places where several people gather to live in the same location, allowing for the shared use of items, which contributes to the spread of head lice infestation. The aim of this study is to understand the profile of head lice infestation among students living in the boarding school. The method of this study is descriptive, with a sample size of 19 students taken using total sampling technique. The results of this study found one egg that had hatched, and no nymphs or adult lice were found. The conclusion of this study is that 94,7% (18) of the students at Raudhatul Jannah boarding school in Palangka Raya do not have head lice. not infected with head lice, meanwhile 5.3%. (1) student uninfected with head lice
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