Observational studyBMC research notes2024
Epidemiological patterns and trends of paediatric snakebites in Sri Lanka.
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- A country-wide survey of knowledge and practice regarding prevention, snake identification and pre-hospital management of children with snakebites amongst Public Health Midwives in Sri Lanka.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Public Health Midwives' perspectives on paediatric snakebite prevention and management in rural Sri Lanka: A qualitative study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- First-aid practices and pre-hospital care in paediatric snakebites.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- When the bite is not the threat: non-venomous snakebites and their impact on rural child health.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Caught between fear and tradition: parental knowledge, beliefs and emergency responses to paediatric snakebites in rural Sri Lanka.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to analyse the epidemiological patterns of paediatric snake bites in Sri Lanka over a 4-year period (2020-2024).
methodsA multi-centre, retrospective observational study was conducted from June 2020 to June 2024 across nine governmental hospitals in seven provinces of Sri Lanka. Data were collected based on 757 children presenting with snake bites. The snake bites were analysed based on age, gender, and seasonal variations. Data on the type of snake involved, geographic variations and the temporal trends in snake bite occurrences were also analysed.
resultsThe mean age of the 757 children recruited to the study was 10.3 years (SD-5.00, range-0.1-17 years). Males (57.7%) were significantly more affected than females (42.3%) (p < 0.05). Visual identification confirmed the snake species in 58.4% of cases. The hump-nosed viper (16.7%), Russell's viper (14.7%), and common krait (12.9%) were the most common medically important snakes identified in the study. Seasonal peaks in snake bites occurred in May-July and November-December. An increasing trend in snake bite incidence was noted over the first three years, with a slight decline in the final year.
conclusionPaediatric snake bites in Sri Lanka show significant age, gender, and seasonal patterns. Targeted public health interventions are needed to mitigate the impact on children.
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