Prevalence of Scorpion sting in tropical areas of Kermanshah province during 2009-2010‎

Abstract

Introduction: Scorpion sting is an acute health problem in the tropical regions. Because of severity of complication and difficulties in treatment for healthcare workers, awareness of the prevalence of this problem can be useful. This study was done to determine the prevalence of scorpion sting in tropical regions of Kermanshah province during 2009-2010.Methods: in this descriptive-analytical study, all records related to scorpion sting patients in tropical regions of Kermanshah including Sarpolzahab, Ghasreshirin and Gilanegharb during 2009-2010 years were studied by census method. Data collection tool was a checklist. Data was analyzed by SPSS-20 software using descriptive and analytical tests.