Prevalence of poisoning caused in home accident in Saudi Arabian children below 6 years-cross sectional study

ABSTRACT

Being one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality , this shall examine the prevalence of poisoning in Saudi Arabian homes by looking into the different factors that contribute to the commonness of such . The study , in its hopes of finding the factors related to the , made use of two kinds of research : qualitative and quantitative Secondary data analysis shall be made use of in looking into the cases that happen in Saudi Arabia , at the same time , a survey had been devised to fifty respondents who all had an experience

with poisoning . As such the questionnaire looked into factors such as the improper storage of hazardous substances such as cleansers , pesticides /insecticides chlorine bleach , etc . In the same manner , it looked into the importance of the educational attainment of the parents in making sure that their homes are safe from the horrors brought about by poisoning . The results have been analyzed through the use of Pearson analysis . Lastly , this suggests preventive measures in its hope to contribute to public health . This would be necessary after examining the different factors and ensuring that each is addressed in making the homes be a better place to live Title

The Prevalence of Poisoning among Saudi Arabian Children , inside their own homes . Cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia from February 2007- February 2008

1 . INTRODUCTION

1 .2 . Research Question

How prevalent is poisoning among children below the age of six inside their homes in Saudi Arabia

Objectives

This aims to look into the factors that contribute to the prevalence of poisoning in Saudi Arabian homes , especially those under the age of six

At the same time , it aims to meet the following specific objectives

1 . To analyze the link that exists between educational attainment and the incorporation of preventive measures into the Saudi Arabian homes

2 . To examine the effect of improper storage on the prevalence of poisoning in Saudi Arabian homes

3 . To look into the effects of previous cases of poisoning on the incorporation of preventive measures

1 .3 Background of the Study

The advances made in modern medicine together with the effectiveness of controlling infectious disease , injuries remain to be the principal threat to the health and welfare of the children and adolescents in many parts of the world . It is because of this that the past years have seen efforts in trying to prevent injuries from happening within the confines of their own homes (Scheidt , et al ,1995 . However , despite the grievousness of the matter , it was only within the last ten years that this particular area made some people interested and in the same manner policies and other resources had been aimed to find ways to prevent injuries at home

The scientific and technological developments that the twenty-first century have introduced brought in thousands of tons of industrial agents and products nearer to us . The introduction of these industrial products range from everyday products such as the cleaning agents and cosmetics that we use...