Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran
Abstract Background Methanol poisoning is a worldwide phenomenon that has resulted in deaths and irreversible complications. However, studies show it is more prevalent in developing countries and areas with lower socioeconomic status. So, accurately recognizing socio-economic risk factors, increasin...
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| author | Ali Jafarizadeh Navid Sobhi Mirsaeed Abdollahi Zhila Khamnian Farideh Mousavi Saba Jabbari Hossein Jabbari |
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| description | Abstract Background Methanol poisoning is a worldwide phenomenon that has resulted in deaths and irreversible complications. However, studies show it is more prevalent in developing countries and areas with lower socioeconomic status. So, accurately recognizing socio-economic risk factors, increasing people's awareness about methanol poisoning, and proper hospital management will reduce its dangerous complications and mortality. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted retrospectively at Sina Hospital, a poisoning center and tertiary referral center in northwestern Iran, and investigated demographic findings and hospital management indicators through systematic random sampling between February 20, 2020, and September 22, 2022 (or the COVID-19 era). We assessed variable correlations using Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann–Whitney U, and Kruskall–Wallis. Results Out of 131 patients, 126 (96.2%) were males, and 5 (3.8%) were females. 45.5% and 30.3% of poisoning incidents occurred between the winter and spring, respectively. 67 patients (50.8%) were referred to this hospital due to vision complaints. Unfortunately, 10 patients (7.6%) passed away despite receiving care. Employed individuals were referred to the treatment facility more quickly than unemployed individuals (P-value = 0.01). Patients with medical insurance coverage were referred faster after consuming alcohol (P-value = 0.039). Older patients referred to the hospital later. (P-value = 0.006). Conclusions Mortality and morbidity following methanol poisoning are likely to be affected by factors including access to medical care, financial stability, and employment status. Consequently, reducing mortality and morbidity requires attention to these concerns. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6dd3dcb6fd564aaaab894f92b6a5a6662023-11-26T12:16:05ZengSpringerOpenBulletin of the National Research Centre2522-83072023-08-014711810.1186/s42269-023-01092-zTertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern IranAli Jafarizadeh0Navid Sobhi1Mirsaeed Abdollahi2Zhila Khamnian3Farideh Mousavi4Saba Jabbari5Hossein Jabbari6Nikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesNikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesNikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Community Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesResearch Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A Joanna Briggs Institute Affiliated Group, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Methanol poisoning is a worldwide phenomenon that has resulted in deaths and irreversible complications. However, studies show it is more prevalent in developing countries and areas with lower socioeconomic status. So, accurately recognizing socio-economic risk factors, increasing people's awareness about methanol poisoning, and proper hospital management will reduce its dangerous complications and mortality. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted retrospectively at Sina Hospital, a poisoning center and tertiary referral center in northwestern Iran, and investigated demographic findings and hospital management indicators through systematic random sampling between February 20, 2020, and September 22, 2022 (or the COVID-19 era). We assessed variable correlations using Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann–Whitney U, and Kruskall–Wallis. Results Out of 131 patients, 126 (96.2%) were males, and 5 (3.8%) were females. 45.5% and 30.3% of poisoning incidents occurred between the winter and spring, respectively. 67 patients (50.8%) were referred to this hospital due to vision complaints. Unfortunately, 10 patients (7.6%) passed away despite receiving care. Employed individuals were referred to the treatment facility more quickly than unemployed individuals (P-value = 0.01). Patients with medical insurance coverage were referred faster after consuming alcohol (P-value = 0.039). Older patients referred to the hospital later. (P-value = 0.006). Conclusions Mortality and morbidity following methanol poisoning are likely to be affected by factors including access to medical care, financial stability, and employment status. Consequently, reducing mortality and morbidity requires attention to these concerns.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-01092-zMethanolPoisoningMethanol toxicityTertiary care centersCOVID-19 |
| spellingShingle | Ali Jafarizadeh Navid Sobhi Mirsaeed Abdollahi Zhila Khamnian Farideh Mousavi Saba Jabbari Hossein Jabbari Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran Bulletin of the National Research Centre Methanol Poisoning Methanol toxicity Tertiary care centers COVID-19 |
| title | Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran |
| title_full | Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran |
| title_fullStr | Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran |
| title_short | Tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in Northwestern Iran |
| title_sort | tertiary referral hospital experience of methanol poisoning in the covid 19 era a cross sectional study in northwestern iran |
| topic | Methanol Poisoning Methanol toxicity Tertiary care centers COVID-19 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-01092-z |
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