The effect of educational programs on parents' knowledge, behavior, and practices regarding aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aluminum phosphide is an excellent insecticide available as a chalky white or brown tablet. Aluminum phosphide is traded in the Egyptian market as tablets under the brand name celphos. To date, no specific antidotes for aluminum phosphide poisoning have been identified. Management is primarily supportive, to control toxic symptoms and prevent the anticipated consequences. Therefore, educating parents about first aid management is of utmost importance. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, behavior, and practices of parents concerning aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures.

Methods

This study used a quasi-experimental research design and was conducted in the inpatient clinical toxicology department ward of Menoufia University Hospital between

SUBMITTER: Nada MAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11689612 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature