Mohaimen, Md. ShafiAktari, FarhanaRikabdar, Moshiur RahmanMili, Nasrin Akter2025-08-132025-08-132025-04Mohaimen Md. Shafi, Aktari Farhana, Rikabdar Moshiur Rahman, Mili Nasrin Akter. Pattern of deliberate self-poisoning cases: A study in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2025 Apr; 11(2): 24-282395-28222395-2814https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/250002Background: Deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Common substances used for self-harm include pesticides and medications, which are readily available in these settings. Understanding the patterns and risk factors associated with DSP is crucial for effective intervention and prevention strategies. This study aimed to identify the demographic patterns, of DSP cases at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura, Bangladesh, from January 2021 to December 2023. A total of 113 DSP cases treated during the 24-month study period were identified from the emergency department register and enrolled purposively. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Office tools. Results: The study found that 39.8% of DSP cases were between 20 and 29 years old, with a slight majority of females (52%). Most participants were single (54%) and unemployed (30.1%). Regarding toxicology, 76.1% involved drugs, with family quarrels being the leading cause (44.2%). The majority (71.7%) had poisonings at home, with 45.1% requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Most had a Glasgow Coma Scale >8 (89.4%), and 11.5% had prior suicide attempts. Conclusion: DSP is a major concern in Bangladesh, particularly among young adults and females. Family quarrels were the leading cause, with drug poisoning being the most common method. Most cases occurred at home, and a significant number required ICU admission.Aluminum phosphidedeathdeliberate self-poisoningdrugsuicide.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura, BangladeshDepartment of Medicine, National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Jahurul Islam Medical College, Bhagolpur, Kishorganj, BangladeshDepartment of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Army Medical College, Rangpur, Bangladesh