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Research Paper | Paediatrics | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Pages: 1130 - 1133 | India
Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Other Co-relates in Children Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital, in Northern India Due to Poisoning
Abstract: Introduction: The spectrum and epidemiology of poisoning in children and their clinical outcome depend a lot on socioeconomic status & cultural practices. The present study was done to evaluate the Socio-demographic characteristics and other correlates in children admitted to Pediatric wards of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla due to poisoning. Methods: A retrospective review of records of all the children admitted in the Pediatric wards of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla due to poisoning from January to December 2021 was conducted. Data regarding age, gender & other Socio-demographic characteristics was retrieved. Results: In the present study, among the 168 children admitted due to poisoning, 67(39.9%) were males, and 101(60.1%) were female. 33(19.6%) were ? 5 years of age, 27 (16.1%) were between 6 to 10 years, 33(19.6%) were between 11 to 15 years and 75(44.6%) were between 16-18 years of age. Mean age was 11.95?5.532 years. 138(82.1%) belonged to Rural areas while 30(17.1%) belonged to urban areas. Majority, 98(58.3%) were from Shimla followed by 23(13.7%) from Mandi. Among the total cases,77(45.8%) was accidental while 91(54.2%) were suicidal. Odor of poison was found in 62(36.9%) of cases. 72(42.9%) cases presented to the Pediatric department of IGMC in less than 6 hours, 87(51.8%) in 7-24 hours, 7(4.2%) cases in 24-48 hours, and 2(1.2%) cases in >48 hours. 155(92.3%) had GCS Score >13 at the time of admission while 13(7.7%) had GCS Score 13 at admission and were discharged within 1-2 days.
Keywords: Socio-demographic characteristics, Correlates, poisoning, accidental, intentional
How to Cite?: Dr. Ambika, Dr. Poonam, Dr. Ankur Sharma, "Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Other Co-relates in Children Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital, in Northern India Due to Poisoning", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1130-1133, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24812173416, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24812173416