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Unintentional ingestion of cleaners and other substances in an immigrant Mexican population: a qualitative study

Katie Crosslin1, Ray Tsai2

  • 1Department of Health Studies, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas, USA.

Injury Prevention : Journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention
|March 19, 2015
PubMed

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Childhood poisoning from household products is common, especially among immigrant families. Improper storage, like using drink containers, leads to accidental ingestions, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Toxicology
  • Environmental Health
  • Child Safety

Background:

  • Paediatric poisoning is a significant global health concern, with household cleaner ingestion being a leading cause of unintentional poisonings in children in the USA.
  • Immigrant children may face elevated risks for accidental ingestions of toxic household substances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document child ingestion experiences with toxic household substances among immigrant Mexican mothers.
  • To identify risk factors and patterns associated with these ingestions.

Main Methods:

  • Semistructured interviews were conducted with 35 immigrant Mexican mothers recruited from a pediatric primary care practice in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Data collection focused on accidental ingestions of cleaning solutions, gasoline, or herbal remedies by children.

Main Results:

  • 51% of respondents (18 out of 35) reported a child ingestion incident.
  • 12 of the reported ingestions involved substances stored in alternative containers, such as juice boxes or soda bottles.
  • Improper storage was identified as the primary reason for these accidental ingestions.

Conclusions:

  • Accidental ingestion of toxic household substances by children is a prevalent issue within the studied population.
  • The use of alternative containers for storing hazardous substances significantly increases ingestion risk.
  • Culturally tailored home visits and interventions are crucial for effective prevention of pediatric poisonings.

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