| Epidemiology of stung by scorpion in the Birjand city, 2018-2019 |
| Paper ID : 1133-3IICE (R1) |
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mohammad yosef moghadam *1, Mahdi Zangouie Motlagh2, , Mohammad Sedigh Faroghi Bojd2, Zahra Younes3, Akbar Nasehi Tabar4, Maryam Farokhfal4, Mehdi Sadaei4, Mohhamadreza Jamavar5 1Master of Science (MSc) Medical Entomology, Birjand Health Network, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran 2M.D. The city health center of Birjand, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran 3MSc of Community Health Nursing, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing 4B.Sc. in combating diseases, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand Health System Birjand, Birjand, Iran 5B.Sc. in Entomology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, South Khorasan Province Health Center, Birjand, Iran |
| Abstract: |
| چAbstract Background and purpose: stung by scorpion is one of Important problems human health in all societies, especially in tropical and semi-tropical areas in the world, such as Iran. Study and identification of epidemiology of effective factors of stung by scorpion , Helps to prevent and reduce the burden of this health problem in society. Therefore this study was conducted with the aim of Epidemiology of stung by scorpion in Birjand city in during 2018-2019. .Materials and methods: This study is a retrospective cross - sectional study.During the research were investigated all the people stung by scorpion that Were referred to the health centers between 21 / 3 / 2018 to 20/03/2019 in the Birjand city. Epidemiology and demographic data were collected through a Self-made questionnaire and data was analyzed in SPSS V.20.. Results: A total of number 166 cases stung by scorpion Were studied, 87 cases were male (52/4%) and 79 cases were women (47.6%). The highest and lowest rates were found in people aged 25-44 (35%) and≥65 (4 %), respectively. Among the cases 20% were younger than 10 years of age.Legs and head and face were the most and lowest rates prevalent sting sites (49.4% and 4.2%, ) respectively. Most cases of stung by scorpion were occurred in the first 6 months and the peak prevalence (30%) was occurred in September. Of total cases 52 % were residing in urban areas and 48% were in rural areas. Only 4% of injured people needed to inject anti-scorpion serum, and others were treated without serum injections In 53% of cases, stung by scorpion Were from 6 in the evening to 6 in the morning.Fortunately, all cases have been treated and there is not report of death due of stung by scorpion in the year of the study in Birjand city. Conclusion: Because 96% of cases stung by scorpion have been treated without anti-serum injections and not report of death due of stung by scorpion , Therefore, most species of scorpion in Birjand may be of low risk. The highest rate of stung by scorpion cases were reported in urban areas, therefore, training programs should be considered for preventing stung by scorpion in urban communities. |
| Keywords: |
| Scorpion, stung by scorpion,Epidemiology |
| Status : Paper Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
