Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil
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Resumo: | Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Due to its frequency and morbidity, such as that caused by scorpions have achieved public health importance in certain regions of the world. The present exploratory ecological study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of scorpion stings in Campina Grande, State of Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: Geographical information system techniques were used to record the scorpion stings, and Google Earth software, Track Maker, and ArcGIS 10 Esri were used as geocoding databases. The Moran test was used to evaluate spatial correlation, and the Pearson chi-square test was used to analyze associations between scorpion stings and socioeconomic variables. RESULTS: The study evaluated 1,466 scorpion stings. Envenomations were more frequent among women (n = 908, 61.9%), and most patients were aged 13-28 years (n = 428, 29.2%). The Southern region of the city had the largest number of registered cases (n = 548, 37.4%), followed by the Western region (n = 510, 34.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Spatial analysis of scorpionism revealed an irregular occurrence in Campina Grande. Further, no association was observed between the socioeconomic factors analyzed and the geographic location of the scorpion envenomations. Detection of spatial areas with an increased risk of scorpionism can help prioritize adoption of preventive measures in these regions to reduce the associated incidence and morbidity. |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, BrazilScorpion stingsTityus envenomationScorpionismBrazilSpatial analysisAbstract: INTRODUCTION: Due to its frequency and morbidity, such as that caused by scorpions have achieved public health importance in certain regions of the world. The present exploratory ecological study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of scorpion stings in Campina Grande, State of Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: Geographical information system techniques were used to record the scorpion stings, and Google Earth software, Track Maker, and ArcGIS 10 Esri were used as geocoding databases. The Moran test was used to evaluate spatial correlation, and the Pearson chi-square test was used to analyze associations between scorpion stings and socioeconomic variables. RESULTS: The study evaluated 1,466 scorpion stings. Envenomations were more frequent among women (n = 908, 61.9%), and most patients were aged 13-28 years (n = 428, 29.2%). The Southern region of the city had the largest number of registered cases (n = 548, 37.4%), followed by the Western region (n = 510, 34.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Spatial analysis of scorpionism revealed an irregular occurrence in Campina Grande. Further, no association was observed between the socioeconomic factors analyzed and the geographic location of the scorpion envenomations. Detection of spatial areas with an increased risk of scorpionism can help prioritize adoption of preventive measures in these regions to reduce the associated incidence and morbidity.Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT2016-08-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822016000400477Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical v.49 n.4 2016reponame:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropicalinstname:Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)instacron:SBMT10.1590/0037-8682-0128-2016info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAlmeida,Thassiany Sarmento Oliveira deFook,Sayonara Maria LiaFrança,Francisco Oscar de SiqueiraMonteiro,Tânia Maria RibeiroSilva,Edwirde LuizGomes,Lidiane Cristina FélixFarias,Aline Maiara Galdinoeng2016-08-29T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S0037-86822016000400477Revistahttps://www.sbmt.org.br/portal/revista/ONGhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.php||dalmo@rsbmt.uftm.edu.br|| rsbmt@rsbmt.uftm.edu.br1678-98490037-8682opendoar:2016-08-29T00:00Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)false |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil Almeida,Thassiany Sarmento Oliveira de Scorpion stings Tityus envenomation Scorpionism Brazil Spatial analysis |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
title_full |
Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Spatial distribution of scorpions according to the socioeconomic conditions in Campina Grande,State of Paraíba, Brazil |
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Almeida,Thassiany Sarmento Oliveira de |
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Almeida,Thassiany Sarmento Oliveira de Fook,Sayonara Maria Lia França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Monteiro,Tânia Maria Ribeiro Silva,Edwirde Luiz Gomes,Lidiane Cristina Félix Farias,Aline Maiara Galdino |
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Fook,Sayonara Maria Lia França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Monteiro,Tânia Maria Ribeiro Silva,Edwirde Luiz Gomes,Lidiane Cristina Félix Farias,Aline Maiara Galdino |
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Almeida,Thassiany Sarmento Oliveira de Fook,Sayonara Maria Lia França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Monteiro,Tânia Maria Ribeiro Silva,Edwirde Luiz Gomes,Lidiane Cristina Félix Farias,Aline Maiara Galdino |
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Scorpion stings Tityus envenomation Scorpionism Brazil Spatial analysis |
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Scorpion stings Tityus envenomation Scorpionism Brazil Spatial analysis |
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Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Due to its frequency and morbidity, such as that caused by scorpions have achieved public health importance in certain regions of the world. The present exploratory ecological study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of scorpion stings in Campina Grande, State of Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: Geographical information system techniques were used to record the scorpion stings, and Google Earth software, Track Maker, and ArcGIS 10 Esri were used as geocoding databases. The Moran test was used to evaluate spatial correlation, and the Pearson chi-square test was used to analyze associations between scorpion stings and socioeconomic variables. RESULTS: The study evaluated 1,466 scorpion stings. Envenomations were more frequent among women (n = 908, 61.9%), and most patients were aged 13-28 years (n = 428, 29.2%). The Southern region of the city had the largest number of registered cases (n = 548, 37.4%), followed by the Western region (n = 510, 34.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Spatial analysis of scorpionism revealed an irregular occurrence in Campina Grande. Further, no association was observed between the socioeconomic factors analyzed and the geographic location of the scorpion envenomations. Detection of spatial areas with an increased risk of scorpionism can help prioritize adoption of preventive measures in these regions to reduce the associated incidence and morbidity. |
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