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. 2017 Apr 20;7(2):74–78. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2017.04.005

Table 1.

Reasons for intentional poisoning (n = 62).

Reason for intentional poisoning Frequency Percentage
Family dispute 47 77.4
Love affairs 5 8.1
Psychiatry disorder 4 6.5
Unplanned pregnancy 2 3.2
Being an HIV patient 2 3.2
Exam failure & university dismissal 1 1.6
Unemployment 1 1.6