The burden, risk factors and prevention strategies for drowning in Turkiye: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Drowning is a public health problem in Türkiye, as in the rest of the world. This study aims to systematically review the literature on drowning in Türkiye with a focus on data sources, epidemiology, risk factors and prevention strategies.

Methods

Literature searches were conducted using PubMed, SPORTSDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science, Turk MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Google Akademik (Turkish language). Studies (limited to original research written in English and Turkish) reporting drowning (unintentional and intentional; fatal and non-fatal) of residents and tourists in Türkiye were independently dual screened at the title and abstract and full text stages. Study quality was assessed using JBI checklists and evidence level assessed based on study design.

Result

SUBMITTER: Isın A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10877921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature