کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3238621 | 1205730 | 2008 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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ObjectiveDrug overdose exposures were compared with chemical poisoning in terms of demographics, associated factors and final outcomes.MethodDeliberate self-poisoning (DSP) cases admitted to Penang General Hospital during the years 2000–2004 were studied. Chi-square, independent t-test and binary logistic were used whenever applicable.ResultsIndian patients were more likely to use household products, whereas Malay and Chinese patients were more likely to take drug overdoses (P=.001). Drug overdose victims experienced more socioeconomic problems (P=.05) and were more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit (P=.052). Chemical poisoning patients presented earlier (P=.011), were hospitalized for shorter time (P=.001) and had a higher rate of mortality (P=.01).ConclusionThe present study has identified a unique ethnic variation in the choice of suicide attempts from toxic substances. DSP associated with drug overdose showed significant morbidity, but increased mortality was seen in chemical poisoning.
Journal: General Hospital Psychiatry - Volume 30, Issue 5, September–October 2008, Pages 467–470