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Mirjalili S M J, Solat M, Afzali F. Epidemiological Investigation of Types of Poisoning Referred to Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Taft, Yazd Province, in 2019. JSSU 2026; 33 (12) :9724-9734
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Introduction: Poisoning cases represent a major category of medical emergencies and remain an important cause of mortality, as well as leading contributor to acute diseases in many developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency distribution of poisonings and provide appropriate strategies to reduce poisoning cases.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 609 poisoned patients who were referred to Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Taft, Yazd Province, Iran, during the year 2019. Sampling was performed using the census method. Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist by reviewing medical records and the Medical Care Monitoring System (MCMC). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics, - including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation-were calculated, and the chi-square test was used to compare qualitative variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Out of 609 patients admitted to Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Taft, 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. The average age of the participants was 27.49 (±14.64) years, with the highest percentage (39.9%) in the 19-30 age groups. The most common poisoning agent was drugs, accounting for 66.2%, of which 19.7% were psychiatric medications. The average hospital stay was 2.34 (±1.33) days. The highest and lowest rates of poisoning occurred in spring and summer, with 35.1% and 16.4%, respectively.
Conclusion: The highest rate of intentional poisoning and suicide attempts was observed among young female individuals. As psychiatric drugs constitute the most common agents involved in drug-related poisonings, it is recommended that access to these medications be restricted and regulated, preventing their purchase without a physician’s prescription. Overall, given the number of hospitalization days due to poisoning and the high cost of treatment, measures should be taken to prevent poisoning cases.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 609 poisoned patients who were referred to Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Taft, Yazd Province, Iran, during the year 2019. Sampling was performed using the census method. Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist by reviewing medical records and the Medical Care Monitoring System (MCMC). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics, - including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation-were calculated, and the chi-square test was used to compare qualitative variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Out of 609 patients admitted to Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Taft, 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. The average age of the participants was 27.49 (±14.64) years, with the highest percentage (39.9%) in the 19-30 age groups. The most common poisoning agent was drugs, accounting for 66.2%, of which 19.7% were psychiatric medications. The average hospital stay was 2.34 (±1.33) days. The highest and lowest rates of poisoning occurred in spring and summer, with 35.1% and 16.4%, respectively.
Conclusion: The highest rate of intentional poisoning and suicide attempts was observed among young female individuals. As psychiatric drugs constitute the most common agents involved in drug-related poisonings, it is recommended that access to these medications be restricted and regulated, preventing their purchase without a physician’s prescription. Overall, given the number of hospitalization days due to poisoning and the high cost of treatment, measures should be taken to prevent poisoning cases.
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Received: 2024/09/9 | Accepted: 2025/03/1 | Published: 2025/05/5
Received: 2024/09/9 | Accepted: 2025/03/1 | Published: 2025/05/5
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