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Archives   2005

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   17,  Number   1

TITLE:   Sea snake bites in letkokekone: a situation analysis.
AUTHOR:   Sann Mya; Tun Pe; Aye Aye Myint; Aye Aye Maw
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2005; 17(1): 27-31
ABSTRACT:   Although sea snakebite occurs among fishermen in Myanmar, the incidence has not been documented. In order to determine incidence, case fatality and treatment seeking behaviour of the victims, a community-based study was conducted in fishing community of Letkokekone, Yangon Division. A house-to-house visit was conducted and structured questionnaires were asked to the victims. The cumulative incidence of sea snakebite for 4 years is 318/100000 with male preponderance (96%). The mean age of the victim was 39 yrs and 92% were fishermen. Fifty-five percent were bitten after dark. Sixty percent of them did not apply first- aid and none of them used prophylactic measure. Sixty-six percent sought treatment from traditional healers consisting of wound incision and suction, 23% home remedy (taking coconut flesh and jaggery) and 11% at hospital. Twenty-one percent of them gave a history of previous sea snakebite and sting from jellyfish. Activities like setting up, drawing and unloading stake net expose leg (77.5%) and hand (22.5%) to risk. Since only 11% sought medical treatment, the incidence based on hospital statistics is grossly underestimated. Health education on use of correct first-aid and prophylaxis at work should be promoted. Practice of harmful treatment of traditional healers and unscientific home remedy should be discouraged.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Snake Bites.
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