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Demographic and epidemiological features of patients admitted due to poisoning in hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences
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Somayeh Razmarai Iranagh    1, Sana Kazemi2 , Rahim Nejadrahim3 , Mehdi Rajaei Salmasi4 , Pouya Hosseinzadeh5 |
1- Department of Nursing, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran , s.razmara@gmail.com
2- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Department of Infectious Diseases and Dermatology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
4- Department of Mathematic, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
5- Department of Nursing, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran |
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Abstract: (1505 Views) |
Introduction: Every year, millions of people are poisoned by various substances. The causes of poisoning could be the reduction of prevention rate of unwanted and accidental poisonings. Identifying the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of patients most exposed to the causes of poisoning can also reduce the costs as well as mortality cases of poisoning.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a descriptive-analytical approach performed on 213 poisoning patients who were hospitalized in the second half of 2021 in the hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences. Demographic and epidemiological information was collected through questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS Version 23 statistic software.
Results: Out of 213 patients, 54% and 64% were males and females, respectively. Intentional poisoning, 143 (67.1%), and accidental poisoning 68 (31.9%) were recorded. The most important cause of poisoning includes toxic mushrooms (44.4%), Acetaminophen tablets (33.3%), tramadol (27.1%), methadone (17.8%), and detergents (13.2%). The most important symptoms included drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, physical dependence, tolerance as well as respiratory depression.
Conclusion: Public education about nutritional culture, drug and drug use, strictness of drug prescribing rules can reduce the cases of poisoning and the duration of exposure to these toxins and reduce the temporary and permanent side effects. |
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| Keywords: Poisoning, Epidemiology, Demographics, Hospitalization |
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Type of Article: Research Article |
Subject:
Health Management
Received: 2022/02/23 | Revised: 2022/08/22 | Accepted: 2022/05/28 | ePublished: 2022/08/13
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