Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background  Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital after poisoning.  Methods  This retro...

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Main Authors: Angela Basnet, Dhan Shrestha, Sabin Chaulagain, Ashok Thapa, Manoj Khadka, Bishal Regmi, Manita Khadka, Kabita Adhikari, Anil Jung Thapa, Sakar Pokharel, Kaushal Kumar Singh, Prajwal Syangtang, Surakchha Adhikari
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Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021-07-01
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/10-556/v1
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author Angela Basnet
Dhan Shrestha
Sabin Chaulagain
Ashok Thapa
Manoj Khadka
Bishal Regmi
Manita Khadka
Kabita Adhikari
Anil Jung Thapa
Sakar Pokharel
Kaushal Kumar Singh
Prajwal Syangtang
Surakchha Adhikari
author_facet Angela Basnet
Dhan Shrestha
Sabin Chaulagain
Ashok Thapa
Manoj Khadka
Bishal Regmi
Manita Khadka
Kabita Adhikari
Anil Jung Thapa
Sakar Pokharel
Kaushal Kumar Singh
Prajwal Syangtang
Surakchha Adhikari
author_sort Angela Basnet
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description Background  Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital after poisoning.  Methods  This retrospective record-based study was done among poisoning patients of a hospital in Nepal from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA version-15.  Results  Out of 134 total poisoning cases, 71 had consumed organophosphate compounds. The majority of the cases were female (59.2% in organophosphate groups, 69.8% in non-organophosphate groups). The circumstances of poisoning were mostly suicidal (95.8% in organophosphate groups, 90.5% in non-organophosphate groups) and the reasons for this being mostly family disputes. Organophosphate groups had 8.41 times higher odds of having complications when compared to non-organophosphorus compounds.   Conclusions  The majority of the poisoning cases were suicidal in nature and family disputes being the major reason for the intake of a poisonous substance. This demands that more attention be given to psychological and family counseling to resolve any disputes, as well as psychological management of poisoning cases after medical management. Also, a strong regulatory mechanism should be imposed to control the easy access to poisonous substances.
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spelling doaj.art-0a4db22036ec4e259071af0c7d4de3522022-12-21T22:09:34ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022021-07-011010.12688/f1000research.54327.157804Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]Angela Basnet0Dhan Shrestha1Sabin Chaulagain2Ashok Thapa3Manoj Khadka4Bishal Regmi5Manita Khadka6Kabita Adhikari7Anil Jung Thapa8Sakar Pokharel9Kaushal Kumar Singh10Prajwal Syangtang11Surakchha Adhikari12Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, NepalDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Mangalbare Hospital, Urlabari, Morang, NepalDepartment of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, NepalDepartment of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, NepalBackground  Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital after poisoning.  Methods  This retrospective record-based study was done among poisoning patients of a hospital in Nepal from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA version-15.  Results  Out of 134 total poisoning cases, 71 had consumed organophosphate compounds. The majority of the cases were female (59.2% in organophosphate groups, 69.8% in non-organophosphate groups). The circumstances of poisoning were mostly suicidal (95.8% in organophosphate groups, 90.5% in non-organophosphate groups) and the reasons for this being mostly family disputes. Organophosphate groups had 8.41 times higher odds of having complications when compared to non-organophosphorus compounds.   Conclusions  The majority of the poisoning cases were suicidal in nature and family disputes being the major reason for the intake of a poisonous substance. This demands that more attention be given to psychological and family counseling to resolve any disputes, as well as psychological management of poisoning cases after medical management. Also, a strong regulatory mechanism should be imposed to control the easy access to poisonous substances.https://f1000research.com/articles/10-556/v1
spellingShingle Angela Basnet
Dhan Shrestha
Sabin Chaulagain
Ashok Thapa
Manoj Khadka
Bishal Regmi
Manita Khadka
Kabita Adhikari
Anil Jung Thapa
Sakar Pokharel
Kaushal Kumar Singh
Prajwal Syangtang
Surakchha Adhikari
Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
F1000Research
title Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
title_fullStr Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full_unstemmed Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
title_short Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
title_sort psychological and clinical epidemiological profile of poisoning in nepal an institutional experience version 1 peer review 2 approved
url https://f1000research.com/articles/10-556/v1
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