| Paraffin (kerosene)* poisoning in under-five children: a problem of developing countries. | |
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PMID: 19531071 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although developed countries have largely eliminated the problem of paraffin ingestion in young children, many developing countries have not. Paraffin, used as a home energy source, particularly in rural area, accounts for a significant percent of paediatric poisoning and can lead to serious health problems, complications and death. This paper presents a review done by a nurse clinician concerned about the number of paediatric poisonings she saw in the hospital in one developing country, Botswana. The first stage of solving the problem is presented in which she established the extent and epidemiology of the issue. Suggestions for its solution are also discussed. It is hoped that this can serve both to increase awareness in developing countries of the dangers of paraffin poisoning and serve as a model for nurse clinicians and researchers in developing countries. |
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Authors:
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Wananani Tshiamo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of nursing practice Volume: 15 ISSN: 1440-172X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Nurs Pract Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-17 Completed Date: 2009-09-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613615 Medline TA: Int J Nurs Pract Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 140-4 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. tshiamowb@mopipi.ub.bw |
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Botswana
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epidemiology Child, Preschool Developing Countries* Humans Paraffin / poisoning* Poisoning / epidemiology, etiology, nursing*, physiopathology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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8002-74-2/Paraffin |
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