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A list of all primary schools in Mafraq governorate was obtained (394 primary schools). Eight primary schools were randomly selected (four male schools and four female schools). Data were collected by five well\u2010trained nurses. Hair was examined for head lice as well as for eggs\/nits. Analysis of data was conducted by using SPSS software version 16. The chi\u2010square test was used to assess statistical significance of subgroup differences in the prevalence of infestation, and multivariate logistic regression was used to control for potential confounding.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results\u2002<\/jats:bold> Out of 1550 primary schoolchildren screened, 412 (26.6%) were infected with lice, 163 (19.6%) boys and 249 (34.7%) girls. The results showed significant variations in head lice infestation by factors such as gender, age, and socioeconomic variables (family income, father\u2019s education, mother\u2019s education, number of rooms, number of siblings younger than 15\u2003years, frequency of hair washing per week, and bathing per week). There was no significant variation in lice infestation with parents\u2019 occupation (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&gt;\u20030.05).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions\u2002<\/jats:bold> Socioeconomic status is a major factor influencing the occurrence of pediculosis capitis among schoolchildren in both sexes. 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