From: Patterns of acute poisoning with pesticides in the paediatric age group
Reasons for delayed presentation | THA | THP | RDHS | Total |
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1. Lack of concern regarding urgency of the situation | 9 (24.3%) | 8 (17.3%) | 7 (30.4%) | 24 (22.6%) |
2. Lack of transport facilities in emergencies | 8 (21.6%) | 8 (17.3%) | 5 (21.7%) | 21 (19.8%) |
3. Lack of knowledge regarding possible complications | 6 (16.2%) | 6 (13%) | 7 (30.4%) | 19 (17.9%) |
4. Lack of financial resources | 6 (16.2%) | 5 (10.8%) | 3 (13%) | 14 (13.2%) |
5. Child had not told about the incident until symptoms occur | 2 (5.4%) | 2 (4.3%) | 1 (4.3%) | 5 (4.7%) |
6. Delayed attention by the medical team | 1 (2.7%) | – | – | 1 (0.9%) |