Accidental poisoning in children: a single centre case series study in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accidental poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional injuries among children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). The overall aspect of this unintentional poisoning is poorly understood in Bangladesh. The objectives of this study were (1) to explore the socio-demographic factors and circumstantial context of accidental poisoning and (2) the prevalence of the type of substances causing it.

Methods

A descriptive case series study was conducted from April 2019 to February 2020 at a tertiary level hospital of the capital city Dhaka in Bangladesh. Children under 10 years of age admitted to the hospital with accidental poisoning were enrolled in this study. Parents of hospitalised children were interviewed face-to-face using a structured questionnaire.

SUBMITTER: Ahmed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9305806 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature